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Teacher of Art & Design Technology

The Richmond upon Thames School, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SL

This job expired on 27 January 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  19 April 2022

• Closing date

  27 January 2022 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 January 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Art and design, Design and technology, Food Technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 Terms - Summer and Autumn - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: RTS Main or Upper Pay Range
• Additional allowances:
  • The school is well placed for excellent transport links whether travelling by foot, cycle, car, bus or train.
  • There are ample secure cycle racks for staff to use (as well as staff showering facilities on site), as well as access to a ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme.
  • The site also has a secure, controlled access car park for staff to use with direct access to the A316.
  • The school is well served by local bus routes in all directions; and is within easy walking distance to Twickenham train station, which is in Zone 3 and well served by South Western Trains. The station recently underwent major redevelopment and the new station building opened in Spring 2020.
  There is a focus on developing community and positive staff wellbeing through:
  • Private medical, dental and optical care;
  • Quiz nights;
  • Free yoga and relaxation sessions;
  • Staff-led fitness;
  • Staff ‘pique-nique’ events;
  • Seasonal gatherings;
  • Free tea and coffee in the light and airy staff social room
  Continuing professional development has a strong focus. There is an extensive programme available which extends to internal and external specialists, as well as partnerships with other educational and business providers. Reciprocal school visits are encouraged with existing arrangements already in place.
  • Membership of a pension scheme is available.
  • The school has a two-week Autumn half-term break.
  • RTS is proud of its well-established links within the community and has an active PTA.
  • We welcome and encouraged local businesses and groups to join us during the annual Summer and Christmas Fairs.

Teacher of Art & Design Technology job summary

The Board of Trustees wish to appoint dynamic, committed and enthusiastic teachers to join the school as it enters its next phase of development. Whether continuing or starting your teaching career, joining RTS will provide a unique once in a lifetime opportunity to contribute to a vibrant and forward-thinking school. We are seeking individuals who: • Have QTS • are motivated by strong moral purpose and ambition for every single student • are passionate about their subject specialism • are genuinely committed to teamwork • have a willingness to develop and implement new approaches to teaching and learning • have substance and credibility as a teacher Through our unique School Trust Partnerships, will provide you with exceptional opportunities for career development and progression. You will also also be working as part of an engaged and motivated team within the context of a highly successful school.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Richmond upon Thames School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any information relevant to Disqualification by Association.

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About The Richmond upon Thames School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 741 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Richmond upon Thames School website
• Email address: hr@rts.richmond.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 891 2985
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-richmond-upon-thames-school

We are seeking resilient and forward-thinking people to support us to realise our Trust’s vision that every student will leave RTS with excellent academic outcomes and a clear purpose for the next stage of their lives.

We have already established a vibrant, inclusive school that provides an excellent experience for every member of its community. In five years, we have grown from 125 students in Year 7 to 750 students across Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. The years that follow promised to be exciting as we continue to grow into our permanent building and new sports centre.

The school is uniquely situated on the Richmond Education and Enterprise Campus with Clarendon Special School, Capella House School, Richmond Upon Thames College.

Our first Ofsted inspection took place in January 2020 and we are delighted that the inspectors rated the school ‘outstanding’ for personal development and ‘good’ for the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and overall effectiveness.

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To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@rts.richmond.sch.uk.

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