Teacher of DT & Engineering

Samuel Ward Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0LD

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  23 June 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Design and technology, Engineering
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,000 - £43,685 per annum
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Samuel Ward Academy is looking to appoint a dynamic Design Technology & Engineering teacher to join the Design Technology Department.

We are looking for a teacher of the highest calibre who has an excellent understanding of the subject and the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire our students. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled, innovative, creative and enthusiastic practitioner with a determination to achieve the highest outcomes.

We would be delighted to show prospective applicants around during the school day.

For further information, to arrange a visit or for an informal discussion prior to submitting an application, please contact Kirsty Franks, Headteacher’s PA, on 01440 760333 orKFranks@samuelward.co.uk.

What the school offers its staff

Design technology is a popular subject taught is modern, well equipped rooms. The successful candidate will benefit from an excellent CPD offer and will join a school with a highly visible and supportive SLT, a sensible to approach to workload and a calm, respectful working environment.

Samuel Ward is a highly successful 11-18 co-educational academy. We are situated in pleasant surroundings on the western edge of Suffolk, within easy reach of Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds. We benefit from excellent facilities; our new £10m building opened in April 2019. We were inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 and were delighted to be graded a good school.

For the school year 2023/24, Unity Schools Partnership are piloting a two week October half term break. Other holidays remain in line with national patterns. The school day has been extended slightly to ensure we deliver the same amount of in-school time over the year.

Candidates are encouraged to visit our website to learn more about us and to see our Staff Well-being Charter.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applying for the job

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JD - DT Teacher SWA (May23).pdf - 253 KB (opens in new tab)

About Samuel Ward Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Samuel Ward Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: KFranks@samuelward.co.uk
• Phone number: 01440 760333
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/samuel-ward-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Samuel Ward Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email KFranks@samuelward.co.uk.

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