Shevington High School is asuccessful and popular 11-16 community school seeking to appoint a full timeTeacher of Technology . The post offers a fantastic opportunity for an NQT oran experienced teacher.
The successful candidate willwork within our highly successful Technology Department. This post isadvertised as we are expanding our Technology team. The popularity and success of the subjectsdelivered by this team over the last 2 years means that we now need to appointanother teacher to meet the demand for places in KS4 classes. The Technologydepartment currently delivers GCSE Technology, GCSE 3D Design, the TechnicalAward in Hospitality and Catering and a Technology and Food rotation at KS3. Itis essential that the successful candidate has a wide knowledge and provenexperience in teaching Technology at KS4 and KS3, and is also willing to teacha small amount of KS3 lessons in either Food or Computing. All the lessons inthese subjects are fully planned and resourced with a comprehensive scheme ofwork, lesson slides which can be adapted for specific classes and lessonresources such as knowledge organisers. The successful candidate mustdemonstrate a willingness to develop their teaching practice as we continue towork collaboratively to meet the needs of all our learners.
This is an exciting time forthe successful candidate to join Shevington High School. The Technologydepartment is very well resourced with 2 specialist Technology rooms fitted outwith specialist machinery and equipment including laser cutters, 3D printers,small wood turning lathe, and flame fast casting unit. The department also hasits own Computer room to enable the use of CADCAM software and digital designwork. Our Hospitality and Catering teaching area is being fully refurbishedover the summer. Class sizes in Technology are reduced to no more than 24pupils to ensure that students can be safely monitored and supported. The department has 2 technicians workingacross the food and technology areas.The departments also provides activities for pupils in our feederprimary schools as part of our transition and primary liaison programme.
The successful candidate wouldbe expected to play a vital role in providing opportunities for our learners todevelop their knowledge and passion for Technology. This will include planningand delivering high quality lessons, facilitating and supporting trips andtaking advantage of extra-curricular opportunities that both support and enrichthe lives of our students here at Shevington.
The school non-negotiables havebeen at the forefront of our development in recent years. All Technologylessons have fully implemented each of the elements and we would expect thesuccessful candidate to show a knowledgeof these in their interview lesson aswell relevant pedagogical understanding in their interview.
Above all, we are seekingsomeone with the right character, values and commitment to make a genuinecontribution to our school community and to the lives of the young people weserve.
Theschool reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of anyadvised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found.Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
Aspart of our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be undertakenon shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education(KCSIE) 2026.
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Teacher of Technology in Wigan employer: Shevington High School
Shevington High School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where finance professionals can thrive. With flexible hours and a commitment to employee development, staff are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to the vibrant school community. The school's focus on teamwork and strong relationships ensures that every member feels valued and integral to the success of our students.
