Teacher of Design and Technology - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-530T
• Posted:18/05/2023
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2023/ January 2024
• App Close Date:19/06/2023 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

Advert

Required for September 2023

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive Design and Technology department and create outstanding learning opportunities. We are a successful, strongly managed team, working in a modern, well-equipped environment. We are seeking a Design and Technology teacher to teach students in all key stages 3, 4 and 5. You will help to deliver the AQA DT specification for our large cohort of GCSE students and also teach a newly written KS3 curriculum. The successful candidate will be proactive and will actively look for opportunities to engage the natural inquisitiveness of our learners. Candidates should be able to enthuse pupils and contribute positively to help develop the curriculum provision offered by the team.

You will:

• Be a motivated teacher who inspires your pupils and is keen to work with colleagues to develop the delivery of the DT curriculum.
• Be innovative and resourceful when delivering the curriculum.
• Be flexible, collaborative and resilient.
• Have high expectations of your pupils, the school and yourself.

We can offer you:

• The chance to work in a ‘good’ school, ‘The leadership of the headteacher is particularly strong and, with the support of her capable senior leaders, she has been instrumental in the development of the school’s strong community ethos.’
• Teaching at KS3, KS4 and KS5
• Effective support for Professional Development in preparation for your next step
• A friendly and supportive environment
• The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and a motivated supportive department.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email the Headteacher’s PA, Rebecca Farhall at rfarhall@cornwallisacademy.com to arrange a visit.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: kellyanne.eagle@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

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