Teacher of Design & Technology

The King Alfred School an Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EE

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2025

• Closing date

  14 November 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 Hours Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: TMS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidates will have;

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Passion for a specialist subject.
• Relevant teaching experience in KS3 and KS4.

What the school offers its staff

As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -

• The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield- A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees at our Academy pre schools.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.

Further details about the role

As part of this role, you will;

• Identify clear learning and teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed.
• Set tasks which challenge students and ensure a high level of interest.

• Set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships.
• Identify the needs of individuals and groups within the class, taking note of individual education plans and the requirements of the Code of Practice, tailoring the teaching to take account of their identified needs.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Priory Learning 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 paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

Applying for the job

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About The King Alfred School an Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The King Alfred School an Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@theplt.org.uk
• Phone number: 01934529357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-king-alfred-school-an-academy (opens in new tab)

The King Alfred School – an academy and part of the Priory Learning Trust is a thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1217 students on roll serving the towns of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge.

Arranging a visit to The King Alfred School an Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.

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