Teacher of DT (Timber specialist)

We have an opportunity to join our art, computing, and design technology faculty in the capacity of Teacher of DT (Timber specialist). We are looking for someone who shares our vision, who will enthuse our students about DT, show them the beauty and relevance of it, and build their confidence in DT and a sense of agency to use their knowledge and skills in further study or in their lives beyond school.

We will provide you with a range of bespoke opportunities to support your career and ongoing professional development. At Northampton School for Girls, we are committed to caring for and supporting the development and growth of all our school community, students and staff alike.

Northampton School for Girls is a truly remarkable school that students and staff are, rightly, proud to be part of. It has a unique vitality that springs into life as students and staff arrive through its doors. Our school is everything but ordinary and our students never fail to impress us with their achievements and the genuine desire they have to help others. They are incredibly talented, open hearted and courageous and we are unapologetically driven to supporting them to succeed.

Underpinned by our values of ‘Respect for Self, Respect for Others and Respect for Learning’, we provide our students a rigorous and ambitious curriculum which meets the needs of individual learners’ talents and interests, building the foundation for their future successes in a fast-changing world.

From its inception in 1915, Northampton School for Girls has recognised and celebrated everyone as individuals and has also embraced the power of the community. Our students recognise the impact they have on others and particularly the responsibility that they have to give of their time, talents and charity to the wider community. We foster an environment where students can expand their minds, think flexibly, develop the skills of leadership that they all have within them, and grow as individuals.

We are a school with an impressive reputation, rich cultural diversity and a long-standing track record of success: we are proud to be Northampton School for Girls.

If you have any questions, please email us: people@nsg.northants.sch.uk

For further information, please visit: www.nsg.northants.sch.uk/vacancies/

Applications are accepted via the school application form (available on the vacancies page) or via TES Quick Apply. Please contact the school if you need to request the application form in an alternative format.

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 20th May 2024

Interviews: w/c 20th May 2024

We would encourage you to submit your application as soon as you are able as we reserve the right to act on received applications before the closing date has passed.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a criminal records check, via the Disclosure & Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by NSG. Details of our safer recruitment policy can be found in the school policies section of our website.

Shortlisted candidates who accept our invitation to interview may be subject to an online search conducted by the school, as recommended by KCSIE 2023. This will not affect the shortlisting process, and there will be the opportunity at interview to address any issues of concern that come up during the search.