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TEACHER OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (Maternity cover)

The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2ET

This job expired on 13 May 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  13 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - one year
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require a well-qualified and highly motivated teacher to join the Design Department. We welcome applications from a range of staff from more experienced teachers to those newer to the profession. You will be committed to outstanding standards in teaching and learning and have a passion for working with young people. You will have excellent subject knowledge, with the ability to teach Resistant Materials and/or Textiles to a minimum of key stage 4.

The Design department offers a range of courses at GCSE and KS 5 in specialised and well-resourced accommodation. It is a vibrant and dynamic team providing all learners with an exciting range of experiences.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer excellent working conditions, a supportive environment and plenty of opportunity for further development. The superb facilities include modern designated learning spaces for all curriculum areas, an on-site nursery and a sports complex.

Further details about the role

Please apply in writing to the Headteacher, Mr N Rutherford by letter (max 1 side xA4) and completed application form (available on the school website). Applications should be returned to Ms Suzanne Dovell (sdovell@thomas-hardye.net) by the deadline Tuesday 7th May 2024, at 12 noon.

Further information is available on our website: www.thomas-hardye.net

Wessex MAT will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Wessex MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.

Wessex MAT recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. The Trust values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. The Trust supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 Wessex MAT welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Closing Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024, 12 noon.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Thomas Hardye School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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About The Thomas Hardye School

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 2093 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Thomas Hardye School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: sdovell@thomas-hardye.net
• Phone number: 01305 266064
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thomas-hardye-school-dorchester (opens in new tab)

We require an outstanding Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator to join a large team working to support students with additional needs at the Thomas Hardye School.

We can offer excellent working conditions, a supportive environment and plenty of opportunity for further development at one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the country. The superb facilities include an on-site nursery, a sports complex with company membership for staff.

Arranging a visit to The Thomas Hardye School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sdovell@thomas-hardye.net.

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