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Teacher of Design & Technology

Teacher of Design & Technology

St Mark's Church of England Academy

Merton

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Salary:
Inner London Pay Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2019
Apply by:
22 April 2019

Job overview

Teacher of Design and Technology

Inner London Pay scale 


Required for September 2019, Creative, skilled and passionate teacher of D&T required for growing Technology department


St Mark’s C of E Academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-18 academy situated in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton. The school was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection (November 2017) and has much to celebrate. We are the first secondary school in London to be awarded the prestigious International Values Quality Mark in recognition of the manner in which our values of love, hope and trust permeate all our work. ‘The school’s provision for the personal development and welfare of pupils is outstanding. It is highly enriching and supportive and focuses on ‘values in action’. Pupils are confident, thoughtful and articulate.’ (Ofsted 2017)


We are now looking to recruit an inspirational Teacher of Design and Technology who is dedicated to helping every child succeed. We require someone who can teach Design and Technology with a preferable specialism in teaching Food Technology. You will join a motivated and high performing team committed to a creative and stimulating approach to teaching and learning.

In our growing and vibrant department, we are looking for a candidate who is committed to inclusive secondary education, is a strong team player and has a love for Design and Technology and its place in the curriculum. We are keen to develop future creative pathways for our students into HE and careers by nurturing learners who are resilient, innovative and adept problem solvers. 

The successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative and supportive environment whether they are newly qualified or looking for the next step in their teaching career. ‘The school has a well-planned professional development programme for teachers, which identifies strengths and areas for development relating to the quality of teaching’ (Ofsted 2017)

St Mark’s Church of England Academy is a community firmly founded on the core values of love, hope and trust. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the development of the school as we continue to successfully raise standards and rapidly move from Good to Outstanding. Our dedicated staff have a strong moral purpose, providing a collaborative, professional and highly supportive ethos. If you believe you have the vision and passion to work in an exciting, dynamic and innovative Academy which is committed to raising attainment, expectations and standards, we would love to hear from you. 

If you would like an informal conversation, or would like to visit St Mark’s prior to making an application for this role, please contact Laurence Hampton, Vice Principal 

Please telephone or email for an application pack or see our website:  


Closing date: Tuesday 23rd April 2019

Interviews: W/C 29th April 2019


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.




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About St Mark's Church of England Academy

Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.

St Mark’s C of E Academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-18 academy situated in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton. The school was inspected by Ofsted in February 2023 and remains consistently 'Good', with her majesty's inspectors determining that there is substantial evidence to demonstrate that the school could be re-graded to Outstanding, within the next 24 months.

The Academy really does have much to celebrate. We are the first secondary school in London to be awarded the prestigious International Values Quality Mark in recognition of the manner in which our values of love, hope and trust permeate all our work. ‘The school’s provision for the personal development and welfare of pupils is outstanding. It is highly enriching and supportive and focuses on ‘values in action’. Pupils are confident, thoughtful and articulate.’ (Ofsted 2017)

Our vision at St Mark’s is to raise the achievement and life chances of our students and to serve our community by providing access to a range of activities, first class resources and opportunities. As a Church of England Academy, we encourage development of our students’ moral and spiritual well-being as much as their academic success. We are inclusive of all faiths, as well as none, and support unity between different religions, cultures and beliefs.

All our students are individuals and every student is valued for their uniqueness and the skills and aptitudes they bring to the Academy. A key strength of St Mark's is the very aptitudes they bring to the Academy. A key strength of St Mark's is the very high quality relationships that exist between members of a highly diverse school community- the Academy has a strong set of values shared by all. The Academy is situated in extensive grounds in a pleasant green field location with first class resources for success. Our specialisms in Science and Performing Arts support our students to develop confidence, understanding and skills in these areas and beyond into the broader curriculum.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.


Employee Benefits Include:

  • Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
  • CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Health Shield Scheme

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