Teacher of Design and Technology
The Leigh UTC, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TFThis job expired on 12 December 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Easter 2023
Closing date
12 December 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 December 2022
Job details
Job role
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: Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + London Fringe Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
At an exciting time to join The Leigh UTC we have a fantastic opportunity for aTeacher of Design and Technologyto work within our IB World School. This is truly a fantastic position for an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to become part of a well established, highly collaborative and successful team. Our aim is to encourage creativity, independence and critical thinkers in this highly professional and reflective department. The successful candidate will be working within an exceptionally strong STEM focussed academy who have incredible industry standard facilities. Students are encouraged to use various techniques to develop their ideas and projects at KS3, KS4 and KS5. Our Design andTechnology department plays a critical role in the delivery of school wide projects which are essential to our vision for a collaborative approach to education. We are seeking a motivated and passionate Design andTechnology practitioner to strengthen our team even further and inspire our incredible students. We can be receptive to teachers joining us at varying stages in their career; whether you are a recently qualified teacher or one who has many years teaching experience, we can ensure that you are developed within the department and wider school.
What the school offers its staff
At The Leigh UTC, we create opportunities for meaningful collaboration for staff, we provide a respectful working environment and we encourage innovation from every member of our team. Our Principal, Governors, teaching and support staff believe wholeheartedly in creating opportunities for lifelong success for our young people and believe that exam success is just one aspect in achieving this. We deliver amazing experiences for students whilst not compromising on outcomes. Our teamwork allows us to be greater than the sum of our parts - join us to achieve more than you thought possible.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Leigh UTC
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 707 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Leigh UTC website
- Email address
- talent@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to The Leigh UTC
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email talent@latrust.org.uk.
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