Teacher of Technology
Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
31 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Food technology
Working pattern
- Part time: To be agreed at interview
Contract type
- Fixed term - One Academic Year
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
DETAILS OF THE POST
This fixed-term post becomes available from September 2025 for a committed and enthusiastic candidate to work within a successful and innovative Technology Department.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher to teach Technology, with a preference for Food Preparation & Nutrition at KS3 and KS4. We are looking for someone who can inspire and bring out the best in our students who are academically able and well-motivated, and achieve excellent results.
We are seeking a colleague who enjoys working in a team and can provide a stimulating atmosphere in the classroom. All teachers are expected to act as form teachers and to assist with the extra-curricular activities of the school and the teaching of associated subjects, e.g. Year 12 Enrichment Studies, EPQ, if required. Enthusiasm, patience and calmness under pressure are vital qualities. Please see the below Person Specification for further details of our requirements.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
- A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
- Occupational sick pay.
- Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
- All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
- Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
- Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Parkstone Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1222 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parkstone Grammar School website
- Email address
- recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 605605
Parkstone Grammar School is an excellent place to work. Staff and students are happy, well cared for and well supported. We place a high priority on staff wellbeing and ensure that there are opportunities to support our staff. From free tea and coffee in the staffroom every day to activities such as Yoga and Pilates which are provided for free of charge. We also have an employee assistance scheme where confidential advice and support is available for staff as and when they need it. The staff wellbeing and workload committee meets regularly with the Headteacher to discuss all aspects of work in school to ensure that we have the best balance possible for staff to thrive.
Arranging a visit to Parkstone Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk.
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