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Teacher of Design and Technology

Heritage High School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4QG

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• Job start date

  1 September 2021

• Closing date

  19 May 2021 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 May 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Design and technology, Engineering
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main/Upper Pay Scale

Teacher of Design and Technology job summary

TEACHER OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Salary: Main / Upper Pay Scale
Hours: 1 FTE
Start date: September 2021
The school
Heritage High School is a happy, safe and stimulating place to work and learn and it is our determination to continually improve that sets us apart from other schools. We believe that learning should be fun, challenging and stimulating and the quality of our people lies at the heart of achieving our goals. As a school we are passionate about caring for our students and have an excellent pastoral support system for our students to complement the teaching and learning.
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Heritage High School for an inspirational Teacher of Design and Technology to join our School. Within this role you will be welcomed in to a dedicated and hardworking faculty who put our students excellent progression at the heart of what they do day to day by constantly delivering engaging lessons. It is essential for this position that the successful candidate has the ability to teach Resistant Materials and Engineering up to KS4 and it is desirable that you can also teach Graphics up to KS4.
The Person
The role is perfect for an individual who likes a challenge and is committed to student’s learning. The ideal candidate will be motivated, patient and caring who has a real passion for the subject area that they can share with students at our school.
Why join us?
Our academy is part of The Two Counties Trust. This Trust has a forward-thinking HR strategy with all the professional benefits that this brings for staff. We are easily reached by public transport, and for those who drive, there is a large free staff carpark. We have some excellent facilities for staff and our students really want to learn and achieve.

We offer:
• Competitive pay scales -our pay scales for Leadership and teachers on the Upper Pay Scale and in receipt of a TLR are above national pay scales.
• An increasing array of employee benefits and lifestyle options.
• The ability to work flexibly
• Career-Average pension scheme
• A full induction and a strong commitment to your professional development and career
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust
• A stimulating and supportive working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career

The closing date for applications is: Wednesday 19 May 2021 at midday
Interviews will be held on: Week commencing 24 May 2021

We are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory DBS disclosure, receipt of references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates who meet the minimum job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.

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 Heritage High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 973 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• Email address: alice.abbott@twocountiestrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heritage-high-school (opens in new tab)

Information about Heritage High School

Heritage High School is a thriving 11-16 comprehensive school in the heart of our community. Staff at the school are committed to enabling students to push themselves towards their aspirations, and in return students are developing into increasingly mature learners and young adults. We are supported by a strong, effective and aspirational Governing Body.

The key to successful education is to ensure that teaching is consistently high quality across all curriculum areas and that learning is focused and purposeful. To make this happen we are working hard to develop effective, enquiring learners who have real aspiration and take ownership of their own learning.

We provide a core of traditional subjects from Y7 to Y11, and provide high quality guidance to all students on the next steps at post-16. Our facilities are of a high quality, boasting well equipped specialist areas housed in recently constructed buildings. Regular after school learning activities are offered together with wider enrichment opportunities, including residential visits abroad.

We are committed to providing the very best for the young people in our care.

Arranging a visit to Heritage High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email alice.abbott@twocountiestrust.co.uk.

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