Teacher of Design and Technology/Art
Aldridge School
Walsall
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2024
- Apply by:
- 6 May 2024
Job overview
Apply here – Teacher of Design and Technology/Art
We are a comprehensive school of over 1500 students situated near the centre of Aldridge village. We believe that it is our responsibility to work to meet the needs of every individual student, challenging them to achieve their best, supporting them to become responsible young adults and preparing them for their next steps into the world of work or further education.
Aldridge School is a good school (Ofsted 2022). It is a school which is proud of its traditions and successes which have been achieved through hard work and high expectations. In particular, we encourage our students to be Respectful, Responsible, Resilient and Ready to learn in order that they will be happy and successful at school and in the wider world beyond.
The Design department forms part of the Design and Performance faculty, covering Art and design subjects, Technology, Food, Drama, Music and Physical Education.
Aldridge School’s Design department offers courses in Fine Art, Three-Dimensional Design, Graphic Communication, Textiles and Food at KS3 – KS5. It is an enthusiastic department, staffed by 8 specialist staff, skilled in a variety of disciplines. We are well resourced with 2 computer rooms, 2 food rooms, 4 Art and design rooms and a 3D workshop, offering 3D printing and laser cutting. The department is supported by 2 technicians.
We created a hard-working environment within our department and lessons, having links with industry, our relationship with students is excellent and we strive to give them a well-rounded experience of the creative and technology subjects.
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About Aldridge School
Welcome to Aldridge School
We are delighted that you are considering us for your next step in your career. We are here to make a difference to children’s lives, and we are immensely proud of what we have achieved for our students, as well as being excited for the future.
Aldridge School is an academy for students of all abilities and backgrounds, aged between 11 and 19. There are 1500 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2017) rated us as Good in all areas.
We are a founder partner in the exciting newly formed Mercian Trust which comprises of two Grammar Schools, two Secondary Schools a Studio School and an alternative provision Free School.
We have an expansive site on the edge of the West Midlands, surrounded by fields with open spaces and excellent facilities. The school is a five minute walk from Aldridge village, a 10 minute drive from the M6 and as close to Walsall Town Centre. Aldridge is served by bus routes 6, 7, 7A, 936 and 997.
If you decide to join Aldridge School we offer you:
- a friendly, supportive and inclusive ethos
- students who are willing to learn
- an outstanding team of learning support and administrative staff
- an excellent ECT Programme
- excellent CPD opportunities.
- professional benefits include, child care voucher scheme, free flu jabs, Healthcare, trained school counsellor
Our dedication to our staff has been recognised by Investors in People who awarded us their Gold Standard in July 2014 and again in March 2016.
Aldridge School really does make a difference to young people. We go out of our way to see them do their best and get the most out of school. We leave no child behind, nor do we hold anyone back. We believe in challenging and inspiring our students to set them on the path to success. We support our strong academic curriculum with an outstanding extra-curricular programme, which gives everyone the chance to shine.
Our extensive curriculum and highly-praised teaching staff combine traditional education values with creativity and innovation. We have created a richly diverse and adaptable environment to give our students a solid foundation to grow as an individual, achieve the best possible standards in their exam results, and enter the world equipped with all the skills for a successful adult life. Our caring and supportive House System makes pastoral care exceptional and manageable. We offer students a truly unique music scholarship scheme catering for 25 places each academic year. Our music department produces amazing concerts and school productions.
We are truly committed to “achieving excellence together”. We look forward to receiving your application.
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