Teacher of Technology (Design and Technology) - Ysgol Bro Dinefwr

Salary: £32,433 - £49,944 (MPR2 - UPR3)

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 1320

Organisation: Schools

Section: Ysgol Bro Dinefwr

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Llandeilo

Grade: School Teachers

Salary: £32,433 - £49,944 (MPR2 - UPR3)

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate : £24.11 - £29.30

Contract Hours 32.5

Come and join our team
Technology Teacher (Design and Technology)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours: Full-time

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation through teaching practical skills? Ysgol Bro Dinefwr is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Technology Teacher to join our experienced and committed team. The ability to teach through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role, ensuring an inclusive and engaging learning environment for all students.

Ysgol Bro Dinefwr is a Type B Bilingual School located near the town of Llandeilo, on the banks of the River Tywi and in the shadow of Dinefwr Castle. It is a school of 1089 pupils providing education for students from Year 7 - 13 as well as a specialized Autism unit for 42 pupils. Education is provided in a rural setting and on a new site with excellent learning resources. We are very proud to offer innovative education using our 'Natur' Outdoor Education Centre, which includes approximately half an acre of garden, an outdoor stage, polytunnels, a pond, along with various livestock. Our aim is to create an environment of achievement and inclusivity for every member of our community to excel in their learning journey.

We are eager to appoint a teacher who can develop and deliver interesting lesson plans that align with the curriculum and are suitable for diverse learning styles. The successful candidate will use innovative teaching methods to foster curiosity and creative thinking among students, providing constructive feedback and support to students to challenge their understanding and mastery of technological concepts.

As a forward-thinking department, collaboration with the team will be necessary to create diverse learning opportunities with a specific focus on developing an outdoor curriculum for students in years 7-9 in line with Curriculum for Wales requirements. There are a wide range of students opting for technology at GCSE level, choosing between Product Design, and Skillstart vocational courses in Metalwork and Woodwork. The successful candidate will be required to teach the GCSE and A Level curriculum, preparing students to meet the challenge of external assessments and achieve high standards of attainment.

The successful candidate will be required to have:

• A Bachelor's degree, with expertise in the field of Technology.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience of teaching Technology at the secondary school level up to A Level.

We offer a wide range of benefits to staff, including a comprehensive and extensive personal development program, opportunities for close collaboration with peers both within and beyond the field of Technology education, and departmental support for sharing resources and developing new schemes of work. We take pride in offering a supportive and developmental environment with an ethos of sharing successful practices for the benefit of the whole community.

If you are interested and/or need more information you are invited to contact the Headteacher Mr Eirian Davies for an informal discussion (Phone 01558 824800) or by email: eirian.davies@brodinefwr.org.uk.

Closing Date: 18th February 2025 @ 23:59

Interview, the week commencing: 3rd March 2025

Start Date: 1st September 2025

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DBS level: An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - Verbal: Level 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 18/02/2025, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

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Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

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