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  • Closing date

    11 December 2024 at 8am

  • Date listed

    18 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Subject

Design Technology

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Design Technology job summary

Teacher of Design Technology – Job Advert

Job overview

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours: Core school hours

The Ferrers School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Design and Technology teacher to join the Design Technology Department. We are looking for a creative, passionate and energetic teacher who can work alongside the team as we strive to bring about rapid improvement to secure better progress for our learners.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and reflective professional to play a key part in one of our most creative subjects. The successful candidate will join our design technology department and work closely with the team to enthuse students and drive-up standards in teaching and learning in DT which encompasses, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Engineering and Product Design. We are looking for a creative, energetic and committed teacher who can work with us as we strive to secure the best progress for our learners.

We would welcome applications from any teacher who is keen to immerse themselves in a committed, supportive and forward-looking department. We run a highly supportive and successful ECT programme and would welcome applications from Early Career Teachers.

The successful candidate will be a highly committed team player, with a true passion for Design Technology and an understanding of the strategies required to motivate and inspire students. They will play a part in promoting the subject throughout the school.

Staff in the department are welcoming and supportive; it is that sense of ‘team’ that we feel gives every student the best opportunity for success.

The ideal candidate

  • Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject
  • Experience of teaching at KS3 to KS4
  • Evidence of securing high outcomes from students
  • Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning
  • Commitment to continuing professional development
  • Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support
  • Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust schools
  • Believe that students make the best progress when teaching is well planned and well delivered

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

  • Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
  • Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
  • Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
  • Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
  • Free on-site parking
  • Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 11th December at 8.00am

Interviews will be held on: Monday 16th December

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
The post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safeguarding of all children and young people. The post holder also has an implicit duty to promote the welfare of all children and young people.

Applying for the job

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About The Ferrers School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
928 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

The Ferrers School is a popular, oversubscribed school and we are looking to recruit staff who can work with us to strive for excellence.

We care passionately about our staff, their well-being and their professional development and this is reflected in the fact that we are an enthusiastic team, committed to working collaboratively and sharing the very best practice. We are seeking ambitious candidates who are keen to develop further and as such are committed to providing excellent CPD for the development of staff. We are striving for the very best for our students and we are focussed on and passionate about learning.

The Ferrers School is part of the successful Meridian Trust, a group of primary, secondary and special schools. Many of the schools in the trust are growing and there is a need to develop capacity, expertise and excellence in our staff body. We are currently working very closely with our colleagues at Sharnbrook Academy and as a school we look forward to playing a key role in the development of Meridian Trust’s free school due to open in Weldon, Corby in 2023.

The Ferrers, like the Meridian Trust, is also driven by our ability to adapt to the changing educational landscape led by determined staff who bring our community alive with their enthusiastic personalities, unshakeable work ethic and their commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences for our children. What makes The Ferrers School, and the Trust, different is that we know how to nurture and bring out the very best in our talented staff.

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