Teacher of Design Technology
Greater Peterborough UTC, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
01/09./2025
Closing date
23 February 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Construction & Engineering Trades
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Teacher Main/Upper pay scale (a TLR and/or recruitment allowance may be available for a suitably qualified candidate)
Teacher of Design Technology job summary
Job overview
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Core school hours
We have an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of Technology to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at GPUTC for Sept 25. This is an ideal position for either an experienced or early careers teacher who wishes to develop their practice in a supportive and innovative environment. Applications will be considered from those who have had previous teaching experience in industry and educational establishments but are not yet qualified and would be prepared to undertake qualifications to teach.
Our workshops boast CNC Lathe, Mill, Routers, Engravers, Laser Cutters, 3D Printers (FDM and Resin), Manual Lathes and Milling Machines, Forging, Casting, Welding (actual and Augmented Reality) all in addition to your more traditional product design workshop. You will have the opportunity to deliver projects involving electronics and robotics including Lego EV3, Vex, physical computing (Arduino and Raspberry Pi).
We are committed to working with business and industry. Our partners working with us on a range of projects include CAT/Perkins, Baker Perkins, Howden, Z-Tech, Photocentric, Amazon, Anglian Water, Anglian Ruskin University.
The successful applicant will work within a well-established, expanding team of specialist teachers with exceptional industrial experience.
You'll have the opportunity to teach across key stages 3,4&5. Qualifications include OCR Cambridge Technicals (Engineering Design and Engineering Manufacture), GCSE Product Design, A Level Product Design, BTEC Engineering.
We are excited to be offering, in 2024/5, the new ‘T-Level Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)’ qualification which means much more active engagement with employers and industry.
TLRs may be available for a suitably experienced candidate.
The opportunity to
- be an excellent classroom practitioner committed to Extending the Boundaries of Learning. GPUTC is committed to working with employers and comprehensive career education
- work closely with your subject team to contribute and adhere to the subject schemes of work
- set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils in all age ranges including a significant increase of students aged 16-18
- play an active role in the maintenance of exceptional student behaviour
- deliver high quality teaching and pastoral support to all students
The ideal candidate
- An excellent classroom practitioner with outstanding subject knowledge
- Able to teach pupils across all key stages with training in the new T level qualification
- Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject. Applications will be considered from those who have and previous teaching experience and would be prepared to undertake qualifications to teach
- Evidence of securing high outcomes from students
- Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support
- An excellent understanding and commitment to teaching standards, with the ability to provide stimulating and engaging learning experiences
- Ability to foster, promote, and maintain good relationships
- An excellent communicator and team player
- A creative thinker, with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work
- Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust Schools
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 or contact Jo Prescott, HR Officer, hr@gputc.org
Closing date for applications is: 23 February 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
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
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Greater Peterborough UTC
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 468 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Greater Peterborough UTC website (opens in new tab)
Set in the heart of Peterborough on a beautiful campus shared with the Peterborough College and the University Centre Peterborough, The Greater Peterborough UTC is a school for 11-19 Year olds (from Sept 21) who want to pursue their passion for STEM. We focus on our learners, their destinations and their outcomes, a small enough setting to know all our learners by name. We offer a bespoke learner journey full of STEM enrichment, career interviews and guidance to ensure that all our learners are armed with the knowledge, skills and behaviour to pursue their career of choice in a STEM setting.
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