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Teacher of Design & Technology

Stratton School, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JB

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• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  1 February 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design Technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 Annually (Actual) TLR2 for right candidate

Teacher of Design & Technology job summary

Stratton Upper School will be a Secondary School in September 2024 and due to this expansion, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Teacher of Design & Technology, We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and motivated Teacher to be part of our vibrant and forward-thinking Trust. This is therefore an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and committed Teacher with any technological specialism area ie: textiles/ graphics / food etc to contribute to our success.

The Opportunity

A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team

the opportunity to join a successful and ambitious school

a stimulating and creative working environment

an exceptional CPD provision for all staff, working in collaboration and sharing best practice across the trust

The ideal candidate

The ability to teach subject to students of all ages 11-18 (KS3, GCSE and A Level)

A demonstrable understanding of how children learn

The ability to differentiate teaching according to student’s needs

The ability to accurately assess the skills and abilities of students and provide diagnostic coaching for improvement

The ability to interpret schemes of work to create detailed lesson plans with objectives, activities and appropriate outcomes

Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude

Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity

Benefits of working for us include:

Free on-site parking

Eyecare vouchers

Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Free tea and coffee making facilities

Generous sick pay and annual leave

Stratton is a vibrant Upper School with around 900 students on roll. Due to considerable housing development within and around Biggleswade, the school is set to grow significantly, including a longer- term plan to admit students at Y7 to an overall capacity of 1650 students. We are proud of our large and successful Sixth Form and the breadth of curriculum we are able to offer our post-16 students. In every respect we are a truly comprehensive school with a full ability range. As the only provider of Key Stage 4 and 5 education in the town, our challenge is to move effortlessly between preparing Year 13 students for top universities to working with students who, without our support, would have rejected the concept of education. Our students are our best advertisement, although closely followed by our dedicated, creative and passionate staff.

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack included with this advert.

Closing date for applications: 1st February 2024

Interview date: 27th February 2024

The school reserve the right to appoint before the application deadline.

Recruitment agencies need not contact the school until after 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 social media checks

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.

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About Stratton School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 782 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Stratton School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stratton-upper-school (opens in new tab)

Stratton is a thriving Upper School with around 1,000 students on roll. The school has grown considerably in recent years; it is popular with the local community and includes over 250 students in the Sixth Form. In many respects we are a true comprehensive school with a full ability range. As the only education provider in the town, our challenge is to move effortlessly between preparing Yr13 students for top universities to working with students who without our support could have rejected the concept of education. Our students are our best advertisement, although closely followed by the dedication of our staff.

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