Teacher Of Design Technology

St Laurence School Academy Trust, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire BA15 1DZ

0.4 - 1.0 FTE (flexible hours considered) / temporary

NOR 1400 incl 260 in Sixth Form

We are seeking a talented colleague to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath from 1st September 2024.

The successful applicant will be able to teach Design Technology to Key Stage 4 and be specialist in at least one subject (Food, Textiles, Resistant Materials). ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

The department consists of a team of four (full-time equivalent) teachers, delivering Food, Textiles and Resistant Materials and a team of 1 full-time and 3 part-time technicians supporting students and staff across the department.

We believe that for students to lead happy, fulfilling, and independent lives, they need to be given the tools to cope with challenge, change and failure. We encourage resilience by enabling students to manage risk and experience success, regardless of their academic strengths or personal circumstances. Students design and make products through a range of media, considering the needs of others in society. They learn an understanding of aesthetics, social and environmental issues, function and industrial practices.

Since our core business is learning, we are committed to the professional development of each of our staff, whatever their role in the school. If you would like to join a committed, professional and passionate team in our journey to being a school which is outstanding in every way, please consider applying.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 16 th April 2024

For interview: w/c 29 th April 2024

St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.