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Teacher of Design & Technology
Required from January 2025
Full time and temporary in the first instance
The Headteacher and governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Design Technology to join our forward thinking and thriving department.
The successful candidate will have experience in all aspects of core subject knowledge in Product Design, graphics, electronics, CAD and CAM techniques. The ability to contribute to the delivery Product Design and/or Creative Media up to GCE/Level 3 would be highly desirable.
The department is very well resourced with modern specialist workshops, their own CAD room, with 25 PCs, a Creative Media design suite with a further 25 PCs and a range CAM and 3D printing machines. Our staff form a hardworking and professional team who have a relentless focus on ensuring all students have a wide ranging and enjoyable experience within the department. Technology is a very popular option choice, where learners are offered Product Design, Engineering, Textiles, Construction and Creative Media at Key Stage 4 and Product Design, Textiles, Engineering and Creative Media at Post-16. Our students achieve outstanding results at all Key stages.
The post may be suitable for a newly qualified teacher with the relevant background or a more experienced member of staff looking to teach in a school that truly values Design & Technology with the opportunity to teach to A level / Level 3.
Morriston Comprehensive School can offer: -
1. An inclusive school that values all our learners.
2. A school built around our principles of Inspire Engage Achieve.
3. An aspirational, supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing body;
4. A state-of-the-art learning environment;
5. Friendly, dedicated and well-trained staff who are committed to doing their best for students every day;
6. Innovative teachers, keen to network and take risks with new ideas and strategies;
7. Opportunities to develop and grow your career in an environment that values and supports initiative and a growth mindset;
8. A great location, within minutes of junction 45 of the M4.
The application form and further information on the post are available from the school website morristoncomp.co.uk. The CLOSING DATE for receipt of completed applications is Monday 5th November 2025 at 9am, with interviews provisionally planned to be held week commencing 10th November 2025.
The successful applicant will be expected to undergo an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencing employment, together with an employee health questionnaire.
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Safeguarding Statement
This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check. Should you have any queries in relation to this check by the DBS, please contact the Employee Services Helpdesk on 01792 636098, The Guildhall, Swansea or visit the DBS website www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/ Please note that DBS certificates are not portable and disclosures processed outside of the City and County of Swansea will not be accepted.