Teacher of Design Technology

Gordonstoun has been leading the way in character education for more than 80 years.  Our uniquely broad curriculum provides challenge in the classroom, on the sea and on the mountain enables students to discover the truth in our motto – Plus Est En Vous – there is more in you.  

Gordonstoun is located in an impressive and attractive 150 acre estate in the temperate climate of Moray. It is six miles from Elgin which has a British Rail main-line station.  Inverness or Aberdeen, to which there are regular flights from most UK airports, are within one and two hours respectively, and there is straightforward access on good roads to Edinburgh, Glasgow and the rest of Scotland.

The Senior School has almost 500 students aged 13 to 18, most of whom are full boarders.  The School has been fully co-educational for thirty seven years.  Aberlour House, the Junior School situated on the same campus, has over 100 pupils aged 6 -13.  Each year approximately 60 students join at Year 9 (13 plus) and 60 come into the Sixth Form.  Approximately a third of the students are resident in Scotland, a third in other parts of the United Kingdom and a third in other parts of the world, reflecting our international ethos.

The School is also known for the wide range of activities, which it provides for its’ students throughout the School. There are many opportunities to contribute beyond the classroom and involvement in school life in the broadest sense is expected from all members of staff.  The successful applicant will have skills and ideally qualifications to contribute to the broader curriculum.

You will be someone who can enthuse students and promote the importance of science to the young people of Gordonstoun, in order to help them gain formal qualifications and aid them in taking their place as twenty-first century international citizens.  All candidates should be registered or eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, as this is a condition of employment.

The Design and Technology Department

Design Technology is taught by specialist teachers and is a popular option, both at GCSE and Advanced Level. Students currently sit the AQA Design Technology (Resistant Materials) course and at A Level, students take AQA Design Technology (Product Design).  

Each department has its own, well equipped and well-resourced classrooms and workshops, with a technician whose responsibility is exclusively to support that department’s teaching staff.

The salary will be at an appropriate point on the Gordonstoun salary scale. Teaching staff are eligible for membership of the Scottish Teachers Superannuation Scheme

Candidates wishing to be considered for this post should complete the school’s application form and submit a letter of application outlining why they feel they are suitable candidates for this post to the Headmaster or email to recruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 16:00 Wednesday 27 2019