Teacher of Design & Technology (Maternity Cover)
St Helena School, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LEThis job expired on 30 November 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
20 March 2023
Closing date
30 November 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 November 2022
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time: 100% FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - March 2023 - December 2023 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational teacher of Design and Technology. The position will suit an experienced teacher or a teacher returning to the profession
Design Technology is a small department with technician support and a dedicated workshop facility that includes 3D printing facilities. The department also has its own laptops with access to CAD software and a new state of the art laser cutter and a CNC router. Staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Sigma Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Be fully qualified to teach through the secondary range for Key Stages 3 & 4
- Demonstrate an enthusiasm for the subject which will inspire student progress
- Demonstrate a capacity to design materials that are differentiated and will engage students in the learning process
- Experience of IT and a willingness to use it to plan and teach lessons
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Ability to teach "outstanding" lessons in Design Technology
- A passion for teaching and making a real difference to young people
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
What the school offers its staff
If you are a dynamic teacher who would like to work in a supportive and collaborative environment and you feel that you have the enthusiasm and commitment required to join our school, please apply.
St Helena School has a research-informed CPD training programme that allows our staff to flourish and in addition a bespoke programme for ECTs. Our St Helena School Research Bursaries give colleagues the opportunity to research a school priority and to work with students and staff to further improve outcomes. Our staff access the full suite of NPQ leadership courses and qualifications at the appropriate stage in their careers. Weekly Teaching and Learning briefings and our half-termly Teaching and Learning Community sessions make sure that we are always talking about what matters most!
In addition to internal CPD at St Helena, staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Sigma Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships. Excellent support is provided by the Sigma Trust through Strategic Leads in each Faculty.
Our annual Sigma INSET day is an opportunity to hear from national speakers and share great practice across our family of schools.
Why work for The Sigma Trust, St Helena School?
We can offer you:
- A Competitive Salary
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
- Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
Further details about the role
ST HELENA SCHOOL
TEACHER OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (Maternity Cover in the first instance)
Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
Actual Salary from: £28,000 - £43,685 (M1 – U3)
Possible additional responsibility of Subject Lead (TLR2C) for the right candidate.
Start Date: 20th March 2023
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 St Helena School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 995 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Helena School website
- Email address
- recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01255 750913
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