Teacher of Technology
Foxford Community School, Coventry, CV6 6BB15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
17 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TMS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
TEACHER OF TECHNOLOGY
FOXFORD SCHOOL
TMS/UPS
Full time or Part time
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our Technology faculty. We are looking for an inspiring and excellent practitioner to join us.
The successful applicant will:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning;
- Be able to teach Technology and Design up to A Level;
- Preferably have a specialism in Food Technology but other technology disciplines are welcome to apply;
- Have an ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students and staff;
- Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- Deliver a curriculum that inspires and engages students and provides an aspirational and challenging learning experience;
- Be a committed, highly competent, energised, reflective and resilient individual.
- Possess the skills and determination to make a profound difference to the lives of our students by sharing our belief in the highest standards of academic achievement in an inclusive setting
You will be able to demonstrate commitment and understanding in order that every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to progress and reach their full potential. We are dedicated to delivering a learning experience to all students which is stimulating and enjoyable, drawing from a wealth of extended learning environment and enrichment activities. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place people want to work where everyone recognises the buzz of excitement and togetherness, whatever stage they are at in their career. We invest in ensuring the quality of our relationships, fostering and building strong teams to share good and innovative practice, to promote learners’ achievements and to be the best that we can be.
Our motivation is that every child can achieve their targets with the right support. We understand where the students are at and scaffold them to move to the next level. If you feel the same way and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
We will play to your strengths and can offer you:
- A range of benefits which include cycle to work, free parking, an employee discount scheme, a laptop/iPad.
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition.
- Annual Learning & Teaching Conference for all Teaching Staff.
We are proud to be part of Castle Phoenix Trust. This facilitates an opportunity to play to your strengths and provide excellent collaboration between colleagues and leaders, access to effective CPD and the chance to develop professionally. The Trust is committed to invest in and develop all staff and, most importantly, bring about the best possible outcomes for our students who deserve the very best. Our Trust values are really important to all of us and include Respect to All, From All, Innovation and Collaboration.
Foxford has great deal to be proud of. We are the kind of place people want to work with a meaningful focus on excellence and a desire to continuously improve.
Our headteacher, Alison Gallagher, would be delighted to meet you and discuss the opportunity further. To organise a visit please email Foxford Recruitment.
Closing date: 9:00am Monday 6 January 2025.
Early applications are encouraged as the Trust reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview prior to the closing date.
Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024.
These posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.
What the school offers its staff
We will play to your strengths and can offer you:
- A range of benefits which include cycle to work, free parking, an employee discount scheme, a laptop/iPad.
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition.
- Annual Learning & Teaching Conference for all Teaching Staff.
We are proud to be part of Castle Phoenix Trust. This facilitates an opportunity to play to your strengths and provide excellent collaboration between colleagues and leaders, access to effective CPD and the chance to develop professionally. The Trust is committed to invest in and develop all staff and, most importantly, bring about the best possible outcomes for our students who deserve the very best. Our Trust values are really important to all of us and include Respect to All, From All, Innovation and Collaboration.
Foxford has great deal to be proud of. We are the kind of place people want to work with a meaningful focus on excellence and a desire to continuously improve.
Our headteacher, Alison Gallagher, would be delighted to meet you and discuss the opportunity further. To organise a visit please email Foxford Recruitment.
Closing date: 9:00am Monday 6 January 2025.
Early applications are encouraged as the Trust reserves the right to call suitable candidates to interview prior to the closing date.
Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024.
These posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.
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 Foxford Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1080 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Foxford Community School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- foxfordrecruitment@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 024 7636 9200
Foxford is an 11-18 vibrant, multi-cultural school which is known for its friendly and supportive ethos and its ambition to succeed. We have recently become part of Castle Phoenix Trust which specialises in leadership and was founded in February 2013, on the success of the Caludon Castle Teaching School.
Arranging a visit to Foxford Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email foxfordrecruitment@castlephoenixtrust.org.uk.
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