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Teacher of D&T

Wolgarston High School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5RX

This job expired on 15 May 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  15 May 2024 at 5pm

• Date listed

  3 May 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 30,000.00 - 46525.00

Teacher of D&T job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Design Technology to join us from September 2024 to join the Art and Design team, we welcome applications from candidates looking for a full time or part time role.

The post would suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher who is committed to teaching at the highest standard and raising the aspirations and achievements of our students. 

The role will include the teaching of Design & Technology across KS3 – KS4 and this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to bring their passion and skills to Wolgarston.

Flexibility within the timetable will allow us to develop the curriculum area that is best suited to the successful candidate’s skills and area of specialism. All specialisms are welcome for example Resistant Materials, Graphics, Textiles and or Food.

As a Teacher of Design and Technology, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of our students. The role would be suitable for any enthusiastic teacher who has enthusiasm of their subject and values academic excellence.

The successful candidate will uphold Wolgarston's 100% ethos, have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning.

This is a permanent role starting September 2024, we welcome applications from candidates looking for full time or part time hours offering Main Pay/Upper Pay Scale commensurate with experience + We understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent, which is why we're offering an recruitment and retention package worth £4000 on top of your annual salary. This includes a payment of £1500 on your start date, with an additional payment of £1500 on the 1st anniversary of your start date and £1000 on the 2nd anniversary.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Ranjit Heer (Office Manager) on r-heer@penkvalley.co.uk  or call to arrange a conversation.

 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be able to inspire, enthuse and motivate students to ensure that they achieve their full potential
• Be a passionate teacher who contributes effectively to whole school improvement
• Be able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school
• Be committed to high quality, research based teaching & learning
• Have high expectations of themselves and others
• Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and a good team player

 

Employee benefits:

• Access to first class CPD opportunities
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension - automatic enrolment into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free will writing service

 

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

 

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

 

Employee benefits

• Access to first class CPD opportunities
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension - automatic enrolment into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free will writing service

 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. 

 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

 

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Wolgarston High School

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 813 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Wolgarston High School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wolgarston-high-school (opens in new tab)

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