Teacher of Engineering - Blue Coat School

What is the job role?

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative excellent classroom practitioner to join our Technology Department, who is committed to providing the very best outcomes for all of our students.  You will be passionate about the role of teaching Engineering and you must be able to teach Technology across all key stages.

At present, we are delivering OCR Cambridge National Engineering Manufacture and experience delivering this type of qualification would be advantagous. A knowledge of Electronics/systems and control, Engineering and GCSE / Sixth Form, AS/A2 product design and OCR national or BTEC Engineering would be desirable.

Knowledge of Engineering, Design & Technology/Product design is essential and the ability to teach across the creative spectrum of subjects is an advantage.

Applications from new entrants to the profession will be welcomed and excellent support is available for an NQT.

The Technology department provide the opportunity to work within a well-qualified and experienced team to make a real difference to the learning of our young people.

About us

Blue Coat Church of England School & Music College is a successful and oversubscribed large secondary school in the heart of the city of Coventry with a vision ‘Living life in all its fullness’.  As a Church of England school, our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas.  We are a member of Inspire Education Trust, a Coventry based multi-academy trust which sets out to provide an environment where both staff and students can thrive, and putting children at the heart of everything we do.

Why work for us?

A career at Blue Coat offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We understand the importance of providing a supportive and nurturing workplace for our staff. Our ethos is that a happy staff will deliver the best possible experience to our students. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed Senior Leadership Team
• An effective continuing professional development (CPD) programme, including personalised training sessions and opportunities for both internal and external training
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and access to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff well-being and mental health including free counselling for staff, a full time chaplain, a Trust wellbeing group, strong relationships with Unions and a supportive working environment
• Time off during the school holidays (term time only role)
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward thinking team of support staff
• Employee Benefits programme providing staff access to a range of discounts and shopping vouchers.  

Terms and Conditions:  Permanent, Full Time/ Part Time

Salary:  MPS/UPS plus Recruitment and Retention allowance for suitably experienced candidate

Required:  September 2021

Location:  Coventry

How to apply

All applications must be received electronically via our TES page: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/blue-coat-school-and-music-college-1000375

If you experience any problems with the online application process please contact TES directly: recruitment@tes.com

If you have any queries about the post, please email recruitment@bluecoatschool.com

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 23 March 2021

Interview date: To be confirmed

Information for candidates

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals).  We particularly welcome applications from those which are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and male candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to vetting checks including an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.