Design & Technology Teacher
St Dominic's School, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4DXThis job expired on 4 October 2023
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
4 October 2023 at 1:11pm
Date listed
11 September 2023
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time: Working Pattern: 8:30 – 16:00, Monday – Friday, 32.5 hours per week, Term Time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers’ pay scales
Additional allowances
SEN 1
What skills and experience we're looking for
Applications are welcome from UQTs, NQTs and experienced teachers who have the ability to think creatively and are resilient and motivated by challenges.
Experience of working within a SEN setting is desirable but not essential.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, self-driven, flexible and talented Teacher of Design & Technology to work with the pupils and students throughout the school across Key Stages2 to 5. Candidates must be able to independently plan, prepare and deliver ongoing and informative lessons that progress the pupils and students towards the achievement of GCSE Design & Technology (Resistant Materials) and BTEC Construction from Entry Level to Level 2.
BTEC Construction contains many different practical units so experience in basic plumbing, painting and decorating, bricklaying, carpentry and plastering and experience of delivering BTEC qualifications previously would be desirable but not essential.
Candidates must be able to convey the subject to pupils and students who have a range of abilities and be able to monitor and assess to ensure the best possible progress. The successful candidate will have a commitment to developing outstanding practice and the desire and drive to improve educational outcomes and life chances for our very special pupils and students.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.
Please note that CV applications will not be considered.
Closing Date:31st January 2023 at 11:59pm
Please note that we may close this advert and interview before the closing date if we receive applications from exceptional candidates.
What the school offers its staff
St Dominic’s School is a special school in Godalming, Surrey, and stands in 56 acres of wooded grounds with ample space for outdoor learning activities. The school provides for 150 pupils and students between the ages of 7 – 19, who have a range of academic abilities and complex needs and with a primary diagnosis of speech language and communication needs and/or autistic spectrum conditions.
The school is the national lead in the ‘blended’ approach to teaching and learning and holds the Advanced Autism Accreditation and the prestigious Arts Council ‘Artsmark’ Silver Award.
St Dominic’s School is a rewarding and inspirational place to work where pupils and students enjoy the holistic programmes and educational opportunities offered to them by nurturing staff whose goal is to encourage growth, development and independence in preparation for further education and employment. To find out more about us visitwww.stdominicsschool.org.uk.
St Dominic’s has been through a period of rapid growth and change. We are therefore seeking dynamic and committed staff, who share our organisational values, to work alongside our leadership team.
Benefits include: Free car parking, lunch provided on site, and Employee Assistance Programme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About St Dominic's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 19
- School size
- 157 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- St Dominic's School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- zpetkova@stdominicsschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01428 684 693
St Dominic’s School is a special academy in Surrey and provides outstanding education for pupils and students aged 7-19 typically with a primary diagnosis of Speech Language & Communication Needs and/or Autistic Spectrum Condition. The school is located in Hambledon, close to Witley, Milford, Guildford and Godalming.
We are part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHC&AT), a specialist Trust with 12 Academies and seven College Centres across London, Surrey and Sussex.
At St Dominic’s we believe passionately in a multi-disciplinary, ‘needs led’ approach to meeting each child’s and young person’s needs, resulting in carefully managed groupings, including specialist intervention work from our in house therapeutic team.
The school works closely in partnership with families, referring authorities and external agencies to coordinate the best possible education, care, guidance and support for its pupils and students.
Arranging a visit to St Dominic's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email zpetkova@stdominicsschool.org.uk.
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