Teacher of Engineering
The Sittingbourne School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4NL6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
6 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Design and technology, Engineering
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000 - £46,525
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
- School: The Sittingbourne School
- Salary: MPS/UPS
- Permanent, Full Time
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring Engineering teacher to join our fantastic and growing Technology Department and be part of a team dedicated to delivering first class learning for every student. You will join a talented and dedicated department, with a strong teamwork ethic and passionate commitment to improving attainment. The department is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment and expansion after receiving a grant of £350,000.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to be part of both the school's and the department's exciting upward journey. Applicants will show enthusiasm for joining our dynamic and supportive team, and will be able to demonstrate the highest standards of delivery in order to raise attainment at all levels. This post would be suitable for a committed ECT.
What the school offers its staff
The successful candidate will join a school with a strong and supportive senior leadership team for whom staff wellbeing is a priority. We appreciate the challenges teachers face and we do all we can to reduce unnecessary workload and cut down on bureaucracy. We take a zero tolerance approach to rudeness and defiance to staff and we make sure that no teacher feels alone when things are tough. Staff also benefit from a wide ranging programme of ongoing staff development.
Potential candidates with children who are of (or are approaching) secondary school age, may be interested to know that children of our staff are given priority in our Admissions Policy.
Flexible working requests will be considered when applying for this role.
If you think The Sittingbourne School could be the school for you, email Sarah Scott-Drysdale (sarah.scottdrysdale@swale.at for more information and to arrange a visit.
Please note that we reserve the right bright forward the application deadline if we feel we have a strong field of applicants early on. Therefore, early application is advised.
Further details about the role
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
If you are interested in this post, please contact Pete Southall, atpete.southall@swale.at or 01795 472449.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Dates: w/c 6th May 2024
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Commitment to safeguarding
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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About The Sittingbourne School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1589 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Sittingbourne School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Sarah.ScottDrysdalde@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01795 472449
Sittingbourne Community College is a large non-selective school and was judged by Ofsted in November 2017 as a ‘Good’ school.
We believe that all learners need to feel safe and secure in school in order for them to reach their full potential. We have established a culture of respect for each other and pride in academic achievement for all learners.
We offer our students a very broad curriculum, placing value on the arts and vocational subjects in addition to core and Ebacc subjects. Our objective is to ensure success for every student so that when they leave us they are well rounded, confident individuals, well equipped to take their place in the work place or further education. We are very proud of the culture and ethos that exists in the school which is continually evolving and developing to ensure that all students benefit from our extensive systems of support.
Arranging a visit to The Sittingbourne School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Sarah.ScottDrysdalde@swale.at.
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