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Teacher of Design Technology - Fixed Term

The Archbishop's School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-5426-155T
  • Posted:26/04/2021
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:1 September 2021
  • App Close Date:16/05/2021 at 23:00
  • Interviews:w/c 17th May

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How would you like to become a part of our vibrant, caring, and supportive Christian Community?

If you are an inspiring, enthusiastic and passionate Teacher seeking a new and exciting role, then look no further, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

As we look to expand the department and bring resistant materials back into the curriculum we are looking for someone to develop this subject within the faculty structure.

The Archbishop's School is a mixed ability school who believe that every child has the potential be a successful learner, whatever their background, ability, interests or talents. We are committed to demonstrating this belief to our students, ensuring their success.

Located in the beautiful cathedral city of Canterbury, our school will provide you with a rewarding environment enabling you to thrive and deliver high quality teaching.


About the role:

As a Teacher Of Design Technology, you will prepare and teach lessons that fulfil the planned curriculum and meet the needs of all students in your teaching groups. You will set clear and high expectations of students in line with the schools aims, ethos and values to create a stimulating learning environment for students alike.

Who are we looking for:

We are looking for a skilled Teacher Of Design Technology across all key stages, including to A level. Whether you are an experienced or newly qualified teacher, we would love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with knowledge of assessment and attainment and a passion for your subject. You will use strategies to promote good learning, demonstrating a creative and engaging approach in order to enhance and raise standards. 

If you think you have what it takes to inspire our students within the context of a Christian school community? We would love to hear from you.

This is a Fixed Term for 1 Year vacancy. Starting 1st September 2021.

The Archbishop's School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants.

Information about the school

The Archbishops School is a mixed ability school for students aged 11-19. We are a small, but successful and very popular Church of England Foundation School in the beautiful cathedral city of Canterbury. The Archbishop's School is rated GOOD by Ofsted. To read our most recent Ofsted report dated November 2023, please follow this link:https://www.archbishops-school.co.uk/501/ofsted-report

The school community is smaller than most secondary schools enabling us to provide a personalised approach to education. All students are well known, well cared for and receive the very best support and encouragement in their learning which engenders excellent progress in their academic, personal, social and spiritual development.

Our school ethos is “Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve”. This perfectly describes our mission: to provide the very best education for our students, whilst preparing them for school life in the twenty-first century with all the challenges this presents. They are able to make a positive contribution to society and share the love of God. As an innovative and forward-thinking school, we celebrate all of our students' achievements and are extremely proud of the people they become.

As a school, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants are expected to share this commitment.

In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, The Archbishop’s School reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidates suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitably qualified applications. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. In accordance with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

The Archbishop’s School embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01227 768535

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.