About the School

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an ambitious school with high aspirations and expectations for students. We offer an education that is challenging yet accessible, inspiring students to become life-long learners and valuable members of society. We provide extensive extracurricular opportunities, trips, and visits. Knowing each student and staff member individually builds positive relationships, creating a culture of academic aspiration and celebrating success. We are growing in popularity and are the top choice for children in the catchment, now oversubscribed in some year groups.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)
• Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 3/4 curriculum for Design & Technology
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans that cater to different learning styles
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth

Values and Attitudes

• Passionate about teaching Design & Technology
• Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment
• Committed to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development

What [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Can Offer You

• An aspirational culture with high standards
• Ambitious, polite, and hard-working students
• Chance to contribute to planning an inspirational, knowledge-rich curriculum
• Supportive and collaborative staff body working with other schools in our Trust
• Excellent facilities, own laptop, students have iPads
• Extensive and tailored CPD opportunities
• Opportunity to teach sixth form
• Wellbeing package including reduced gym membership, discounts, cycle to work scheme, mental health service

What [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Can Offer You

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) offers a sector-leading staff benefits offer, bespoke CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional career development opportunities. Over 95% of staff say they are proud to work in their school. Recognising, celebrating, and rewarding talent is a priority, with excellent retention and internal promotion. Find out more here.

Benefits include:

• Reduced contact time for professional development
• EAP with counselling & physiotherapy
• Health care cash plan
• Paid annual family day
• Extensive discount club access
• Cycle to work & electric car lease schemes
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible work practices
• Laptop & mobile phone payment plans
• Ticket ballots for high profile events
• Generous annual leave for support staff
• Discounted gym membership

How to Apply

Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding. All positions are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. Only applications on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] application form will be accepted; we do not accept CVs. View our safeguarding policy here.

Please send a completed application form and covering letter to: Kate Coupland, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9LL or e-mail: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Due to high volume, we reserve the right to close early.

Shortlisted applicants will be called for interview within 5 working days after the closing date. If you have not heard from us, your application has not been successful. Visits to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are welcome.

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