Teacher of Design Technology
The King Edmund School, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1TLDeadline is today
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
7 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
26 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £30,000 to £46,525 (Main/Upper Pay Range)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit, a professional, inspiring and committed Teacher of Product Design. The successful applicant will be a specialist in design and technology ‘Hard or Resistant Materials, this can include wood or metal. Teaching will focus on hand craft skills at key stage 3 with opportunities to design and make products using basic electronics or mechanisms. All projects should follow a design developed by the teacher and students together. Someone with a hobbyist background in hand crafted projects would enjoy this role. At KS4, we offer Construction and Product Design, therefore either specialism would be an advantage. Applicants will also have an opportunity to teach A Level DT, which can include textiles.
The department is very well funded and resourced, allowing the opportunity for teachers to show innovation in new ideas that you might bring or develop with the head of subject. We have a laser cutter, new vacuum former and each room is well equipped with hand tools as necessary. A budget is allocated to any new project ideas.
The Business, ICT & Applied Learning Faculty
The BIA team is a large one – made up of 19 members of staff, covering a significant range of subjects. The Business and ICT team sits within this larger team and comprises of 7 teachers, including this role. All students study ICT for 3 years at KS3. They then have the opportunity to study ICT and Computer Science at GCSE, and also post-16. The Business and ICT Faculty is led by Clare Upward and the team has a good range of youth and experience.
What the school offers its staff
KES is a school with strong leadership and management and one with a strong supportive staff community. The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities.
Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.
If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you. Please visit the vacancies section of our website (https://kes.essex.sch.uk/join-our-community/staff-vacancies) and complete the ‘Quick Apply’ application form and submit a copy of your CV.
We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560906 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to find out more about the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you a tour and an opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand.
To arrange a visit, please email your request to adminoffice@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.
Early applications are welcome
Closing Date for applications is 09:00 on Tuesday 07 May 2024
Interviews will take place shortly following the closing date
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The King Edmund School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1516 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The King Edmund School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01702 545771
KES is a large, mixed comprehensive school serving a geographically and socially diverse area in South-East Essex. Many of our students travel by bus to school from outlying areas; we also take a significant minority of students from the unitary authority of Southend.
We are a school with a strong community feel. We are guided by our values and we believe these help foster a culture where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their Personal Best. Our students and staff treat each other with kindness and mutual respect and we celebrate diversity whilst promoting a culture of inclusivity, where every student feels seen, heard, and valued for who they are. We believe that a diverse community enriches the learning experience for everyone and prepares our students for success in a global society.
Arranging a visit to The King Edmund School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk.
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