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Teacher of Technology
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9BL33 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Design and technology, Engineering
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 32.5 hours Monday to Friday (full time) Term Time plus Training Days Part time may be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
It is expected that the person appointed will have the following qualifications, experiences, knowledge/skills and personal qualities and/or special requirements for the post.
1. Qualifications
- A good Honours degree or higher qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status or currently completing a course of professional training leading to QTS.
- Any other relevant qualifications specific to the post.
2. Experience
- A proven record of successful classroom teaching
- Experience of teaching across the full age range and ability spectrum.
- School experiences which have provided a thorough preparation for this post.
- Experience of monitoring and evaluating students’ progress.
- Experience of initiating implementing and managing development within the subject area would be desirable.
- Form tutor experience would be desirable.
3. Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of current educational issues.
- Ability to teach up to GCSE level.
- Administrative skills to support the work of the department.
- Excellent classroom management skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively with students and adults.
- Secure knowledge of current curriculum developments.
- Understanding of the learning process.
4. Personal Qualities
- Commitment to the best interests of the students.
- Willingness to take responsibility.
- Enthusiasm and sense of humour.
- An ability to co-operate with colleagues.
- Reliability and resilience.
- Ability to use a variety of teaching strategies.
- Ability to monitor and evaluate students’ progress.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills and smart appearance.
- Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Excellent classroom behaviour management skills.
- Ability to use ICT to enhance teaching and learning.
5. Special Requirements
- Commitment to raising standards.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
- An enthusiastic and effective team player.
What the school offers its staff
Staff Wellbeing
Working in a school can be demanding and we therefore ensure that staff wellbeing is at the core of our development. The school has a highly supportive ethos with respect to both staff and student wellbeing. The Wellbeing Learning Community is an active forum of different staff who engage in evidence-based practice to promote good mental health and wellbeing for students and staff.
Our Education Support Employee Assistance Programme provides impartial, confidential support and general advice on wellbeing, workload, and work-life balance. This EAP can provide fast-track counselling, financial and debt advice and legal support. Extra coaching support is available to leaders and line managers. In school, trained Mental Health First Aiders can support staff for a range of feelings such as low morale, loss and bereavement, isolation, fear, stress and anxiety. This is fully funded from the school for all of our employees.
Staff enjoy engaging in social activities outside of school – particularly at the end of terms. There is sport to get involved in, such as football, netball and running; there are creative activities involving art and cooking too.
New Staff Induction
You will be warmly welcomed into our friendly school and supported in all areas of your practice so that you can enjoy and feel confident in your role. JSTC offers a comprehensive and personalised induction training programme to all new staff. The New Staff Induction Team support all staff who are new to our school or their role, or returning after absence, regardless of their position. Staff are fully supported through a series of live and recorded training sessions.
Professional Development
The Governors, Headteacher and Senior Leaders remain committed to recruiting high quality staff to the school. Staff professional development and career progression are an important part the school’s caring culture.
JSTC is committed to providing staff with opportunities to access nationally recognised professional development qualifications. We want our staff to enjoy their roles, develop their professional practice and flourish in their careers.
The Technology Department is a well-resourced, and highly collaborative team that plays a central role in the school’s identity and success.
A Clear Vision
The department is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, creativity, and real-world relevance. Staff are supported to develop their expertise, and professional development is actively encouraged.
A Broad and Engaging Curriculum
Students experience a rich, carefully sequenced curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4. The department offers specialisms such as Graphics, Engineering, and Food and Nutrition, ensuring learners gain both practical skills and strong theoretical understanding.
Schemes of learning are thoughtfully structured to build technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, and independence. There is a strong emphasis on industry-standard processes, health and safety, sustainability, and employability skills.
Excellent Facilities and Resources
The department benefits from well-equipped workshops and specialist rooms. Students have access to modern machinery, CAD/CAM technology, and high-quality tools, enabling them to produce work to an impressive standard. Facilities are maintained to a high level, reinforcing a culture of pride and professionalism. The school has invested in over half a million pounds with the expansion of the Food specialist area.
Strong Student Outcomes
Outcomes are consistently strong, reflecting high expectations and effective teaching. Students produce practical work of excellent quality and demonstrate secure subject knowledge in assessments. Many go on to further education and apprenticeships in related fields, showing the department’s impact beyond school.
A Collaborative and Supportive Team
The team culture is one of openness and mutual support. Planning and resources are shared, moderation is robust and staff work closely together to ensure consistency. New colleagues are welcomed warmly and benefit from mentorship and structured induction support.
Further information about the job
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of Role;
- To deliver elements of the Technology department curriculum.
- To support the work of the Technology department – staff and students.
Role and responsibilities
- To meet the statutory Teachers’ Standards.
- To teach Product Design and Graphics at KS3. To teach CNAT Engineering Design and GCSE Design & Technology (Graphics focus) at KS4, as directed by the subject leads of Technology.
- To implement assessment, recording and reporting systems to monitor student progress in accordance with national, school and departmental policy.
- To undertake all necessary exam preparation and administration as required by the Head of Department.
- To attend departmental meetings and INSET sessions.
- To work evenings, open days and whole school events as part of directed time.
- To undergo training to enhance professional practice.
- To engage actively in staff performance development review process.
- To maintain accurate records and registers as required by the department and school.
- To complete relevant documentation to enable accurate tracking of learning, progress and behaviour.
- To use relevant information to inform planning, teaching and learning of students.
- To communicate effectively with parents of students as appropriate.
- To be a form tutor to an assigned group of students.
- To promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the form tutor group as a whole.
- To register students, accompany them to assemblies, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of school life.
- To alert the appropriate staff to issues experienced by students – including safeguarding concerns.
- To contribute to PSHCEE and Careers education.
- To teach students according to their educational needs including the setting and marking of work.
- To apply the Behaviour Management systems so that effective learning can take place.
- To mark, assess and give written, verbal and diagnostic feedback as required.
- To continue personal development as identified.
- To undertake any other duty as specified by the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Body (STPCB) not mentioned in the above.
- To comply with the school’s Health and Safety Policy and undertake assessments as appropriate.
- To show a record of excellent attendance and punctuality.
- To exercise a commitment to the school’s ethos, vision and values and all school policies.
- To undertake any other duties or one-off tasks at the reasonable request of the Headteacher/SLT.
This job description sets out the duties at the time of drafting but may be amended from time to time without incurring a change in the grading of the post.
Other areas of responsibility
Safeguarding
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (eg Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
Work with the DSL to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the subject leader will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.
Commitment to safeguarding
JSTC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks, undertaken are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 634 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College website
- Email address
- f.smith@jstc.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01507 462443
JSTC is a non-selective 11-16 co-educational school in a selective area. We are a popular, over-subscribed school of around 650 students. Despite being a secondary modern school, we have the full ability range including gifted and talented students. We are proud of the work that we do with our young people to enable them to challenge themselves academically and reach the highest of aspirations. At our most recent Ofsted inspection we were rated as ‘Good’ in all areas. We are very proud of our achievements; we will continue to develop and provide the best possible education for our young people. We are a single academy trust but have developed strong networks and links with a range of partners and other schools locally and throughout the county.
JSTC is situated in the small, quaint, rural market town of Alford on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Lincolnshire is a large county with a variety of beautiful landscapes: flat fens, coastal marshes, clay vales and the rolling uplands of the Wolds, attracting an abundance of wild flora and fauna. Morning drives across the stunning and tranquil Wolds frequently creates wonderful memories and conversation with colleagues. The school site is well placed and at the centre of the community of Alford with good road links to major urban centres in the East Midlands.
Housing is extremely low priced compared to other areas of the UK and new build developments are enhancing the housing choices available in the region.
Arranging a visit to John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email f.smith@jstc.org.uk.
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