Teacher of Design and Technology
Severn Vale School, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 4PRThis job expired on 16 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
16 April 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 March 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time 32 hours a week. Part time part-time requests will be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an innovative and skilled teacher with a background in resistant materials to join our supportive creative faculty team.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated to progress this popular subject, and to enable all our students to gain confidence in the skills needed to design and make whilst championing creative education within Design Technology.
We would particularly welcome applications from colleagues with a specialism in 3D / Product Design or experience / an interest in teaching this.
What the school offers its staff
- no centralised teaching and learning policies, but increased time for departments to develop subject specific pedagogy
- no “Ofsted speak” at all – we do what we do for our students and the school community
- a firm belief in “more feedback, less marking”
- limited data collections (once a year following summative assessments)
- a research and coaching based culture
- a centralised behaviour management system with high levels of support from senior leaders and superb pastoral teams
- time and space for staff to develop in a way which suits them as individuals
In addition we offer a comprehensive well-being provision including:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Funded counselling sessions including regular reflective supervision
- In-house menopause support group
- Long service awards
- Gym membership
- Funded flu vaccinations and sight tests
- A varied programme of well-being activities and club
Further details about the role
Please read the accompanying school / department details carefully as they give a succinct flavour of our work. However, if you wish to know more before considering an application, please contact the school on recruitment@severnvaleschool.com to arrange a visit or to speak to the Subject Leader for an informal discussion about the role and department.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory recruitment checks. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.
To apply please complete and return the application form together with a covering letter, to recruitment@severnvaleschool.com. Your letter of application should outline why you would like to join us at Severn Vale School based on the information we have provided. The letter should be no more than two sides of A4.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory pre-recruitment checks. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account.
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About Severn Vale School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1354 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Severn Vale School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@severnvaleschool.com
- Phone number
- 01452720458
Severn Vale School is a popular, over-subscribed 11-16 stand-alone academy with a fabulous, committed body of staff, wonderful students, loyal community support and excellent parental engagement.
We provide an inclusive secondary education for students and deliver strong outcomes through high quality teaching and excellent pastoral care and support. The school is proud of its inclusive credentials and, in an area that has retained selection, subscribe instinctively to the comprehensive ideal.
Arranging a visit to Severn Vale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@severnvaleschool.com.
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