Dorset Council
Teacher of Design & Technology at Shaftesbury School & Sports College
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Salary: Teachers' Pay Scale plus a TLR 2.1 - depending on your experience (Head of DT/Food responsibility)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time applications considered
We're looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable and inspiring Teacher of DT to join our team. Whether you're an ECT ready to launch your career or an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge, this is your chance to join a supportive, forward-thinking school with a strong academic culture. There is also the opportunity to take on a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) as Head of Design & Technology and Food Technology. In this role, you would provide strategic leadership and oversee the development and delivery of both curriculum areas. If this opportunity is of interest, please indicate this clearly within your application.
We're Looking For An Individual Who
- Has a passion for teaching DT and inspiring students.
- Can deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across all Key Stage 4 and 5.
- Has excellent communication skills, the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and School.
- Can build relationships quickly.
- Believes every student can succeed – and works hard to make it happen.
- Brings energy, enthusiasm and high expectations.
We Can Offer
- A dedicated and supportive team of staff and leadership.
- A well-resourced department with a track record of strong results.
- A positive and inclusive school culture focused on learning and development.
We are looking for someone who is organised, committed and able to motivate our young people. We want someone who will go the extra mile. In return, you will join a school and a Trust that is full of activity, opportunity and optimism. The school has a centralised behaviour management system, supporting staff workload. We have bespoke Internal Alternative Provision on site for students who struggle with the mainstream lesson setting. The school has a growing 6th Form and fantastic facilities, including a Techno Gym Suite (staff use free of charge), AstroTurf, Multi-Use Games Area, a full-scale climbing and bouldering wall, wonderful grass pitches that drain well, tennis courts, five ICT suites, a 6th Form/Staff Café, a fully resourced Library, free staff refreshments every day, a multi-faceted Steps to Support programme for our young people, a staff well-being charter and staff counselling.
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Further Information
SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification, and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
This role is UK-based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
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Should you wish to arrange a visit to view our school, please do not hesitate to contact Channon Bruton, Office Manager on [email protected] and she will be happy to arrange this for you.
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