Deadline is tomorrow

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    5 December 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    20 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

Design and technology, Food technology

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M or UPS plus TLR£5358

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Good honours graduate with qualified teacher status
  • A very successful teaching record
  • Experience of teaching at Key Stages Three and Four
  • Experience of teaching multiple strands of DT
  • Proven track record of improving standards within a department or team
  • Experience of successful line management or mentoring
  • Further professional qualifications such as an NPQ

Knowledge and understanding:

  • A thorough understanding of a teacher’s role in safeguarding young people
  • Strong subject knowledge, including knowledge of the National Curriculum and Key Stage Four specifications
  • Understanding of how pedagogy in your subject is specific and distinct to generic teaching strategies
  • Good understanding of the features of strong classroom practice, including evidence-informed teaching
  • Understanding of strong summative and formative assessment practices
  • Knowledge of the features of effective professional development
  • Knowledge of specifications for multiple technology qualifications
  • Knowledge of up-to-date curriculum research, including curriculum design and implementation

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to developing our staff through first class induction and high-quality professional development. As a result, a large proportion of JMHS staff have achieved promotion to middle and senior leadership positions.

A lovely small market town

Free onsite parking

membership of pension scheme

Flexible working options considered

Commitment to safeguarding

JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line Google search

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to vacancies@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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About John Masefield High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
884 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01531 631012

John Masefield High School is an all ability 11-18 school situated in the market town of Ledbury. We are an Academy with Specialist School Status for the Performing Arts.

Arranging a visit to John Masefield High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@jmhs.hereford.sch.uk.

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