Graphics Teacher Needed

WHITBURN CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY

An Academy with Specialist Status in Maths and Computing



NOR: 964, 11-16 Mixed Anglican Comprehensive





TEMPORARY PART-TIME TEACHER OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY & GRAPHICS - MPS 0.6



Maternity Cover effective from 30th September 2011

Part-time (3 days per week: Monday to Wednesday)



This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the North East's highest achieving schools; our motto 'Excellence for All' is at the heart of our work. Ofsted 2009 graded every aspect of our school "outstanding." Our ethos as an Anglican academy is entirely inclusive and no faith based pupil admission criteria are applied.



We hold specialist status in Mathematics and Computing and are at a very exciting stage in our development; we acquired a new building in 2009 and recently converted to Academy status on January 1st. We have state of the art ICT provision, sports facilities and specialist rooms in Science, Technology, Music and Art.



The Governors seek to appoint an energetic, imaginative and forward-looking teacher who is an outstanding classroom practitioner to join the highly effective Science and Technology Faculty. The ability to teach Food, Graphics, Systems and Control and Textiles at KS3 is essential along with the ability to teach Graphics to GCSE level. Energy, commitment and strong ICT skills are also essential. We are happy to receive applications from NQT and experienced teachers. It is envisaged that this temporary post will be for two terms in the first instance.



The successful candidate will have:



*excellent teaching and classroom management skills

*drive, high expectations and a commitment to excellence for all

*a commitment to active learning techniques

*the ability to differentiate effectively across the age and ability range

*an absolute commitment to pupils and their learning above all else

*outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

*strong ICT skills used to enhance learning



The closing date is 5pm on Monday 26th September 2011.



Application packs are available from the academy website www.whitburncofeacademy.org or main office. Hard copies should be returned to Whitburn Church of England Academy, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EF, Tel. (0191) 529 3712, Fax. (0191) 529 5569, e-mail office@whitburncofeacademy.org