Teacher of Design Technology

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) Full time

Job description

About us

WMG Academy Solihull is a thriving 'business like, business led' academy for aspiring young Engineers in key stage 4 &5, emphasising science, technology, engineering and maths, offering GCSEs including core subjects and A Levels or Technical qualifications or both.The career-based education on offer engages students, helping them find their niche, reach their potential and kickstart a career in the real world.

From the business dress to the structure of days, as well as opportunities to work with companies on real-life projects, parents see their child's confidence grow and their employment potential soar.

Who we're looking for

A member of staff to perform all the professional duties of a teacher under the direction of the Lead Teacher forEngineering and Assistant Principal.A Teacher of Design Technology (Product Design/ Engineering/Electronics or Graphics)

To be an outstanding classroom practitioner who consistently delivers the highest standards ofteaching and embraces our vision of an integrated curriculum that ensures our students achieve thehighest outcomes in Product Design and Engineering.

POST RESPONSIBLE TO: Lead for Engineering and Design

SALARY: Main pay/upper pay scale

CLOSING DATE: 19th May 2024

INTERVIEW DATE: TBC

START DATE: SEPT 2024

What we can do

Formed between a partnership of the University of Warwick and with the support of national, regional and local businesses such as Jaguar Land Rover, National Grid, and Rolls-Royce, the Trust is committed to providing a better way of learning for the Engineers of the future.In turn we are passionate about creating a business like culture, providing Professional development and investment in our employees through our learning and development opportunities, mentoring and progression opportunities across academies.

We can also offer you a range ofbenefits, including competitive salary, a great pension scheme,generous leave of absence policies and a supportive culture where all our staff and their families come first.

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy please either use theTES 'Apply for job' link or refer to our website to download a copy of the Application Form. Once completed in full pleasereturn this to Julie Bird at If you would like to arrange an informal chat please contact the Academy on

Our Commitment

WMG Academy is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. You will be required to provide evidence of identity, right to work in the UK, complete an enhanced DBS clearance and provide proof of professional qualifications. Online searches will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with a sixth form in the West Midlands, serving students from the age of The secondary school, situated in Solihull is a University Technical College (UTC), led by businesses and a university.Partners at WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull include The University of Warwick, WMG, National Grid, Rolls Royce and Jaguar Land Rover.

WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull opened in 2016. There is also another WMG Academy in Coventry, which opened in 2014. The Academy has purpose-built learning facilities, including dedicated engineering equipment and professional working spaces substituting classrooms.

Chief Executive Officer

Stewart Tait

Values and vision

WMG Academy for Young Engineers Solihull's aim is to offer all pupils an exciting and innovative learning environment, providing them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to qualify as industry trained students, full prepared for employment or further education after leaving. It is the Academy's aim that students become excited by the engineering industry, and the curriculum company-led projects to ensure that students are gaining a valuable and relevant learning experience. From the business dress to the longer working day, as well as opportunities to work with companies on real-life projects, parents see their child's confidence grow.

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