Food and Textiles Teacher

THE WEST SOMERSET ACADEMIES TRUST 

CEO - PAUL RUSHFORTH

THE WEST SOMERSET ACADEMIES IS SEEKING TO APPOINT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:-

FULL TIME FOOD AND TEXTILES TEACHER - Temporary Post to cover maternity leave

Based at Minehead Middle School, which is the largest school within the West Somerset Academies Trust, and which has a relentless focus on improving and being the very best we can be for each and every student in our care.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and inspirational Food and Textiles Teacher who has high aspirations, not only for the children, but for themselves, and who has excellent subject knowledge.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a caring group of schools within the Academy Trust, who pride themselves on their care for both staff and children alike. We pride ourselves on the quality of the professional development of staff and are able to offer outstanding CPD opportunities for all staff.

The successful applicant must have:-

• A passion for children’s learning and development;
• High aspirations for all children and a desire to raise standards;
• High aspirations for themselves and a commitment to further career development.

The West Somerset Academies Trust is a group of 4 First and 2 Middle School Academies (ages ranging from 4-13 years old) as well as 3 nurseries which enable the Trust to offer unrivalled training experiences and opportunities to support career development and progression such as:-   

• An innovative pay and progression structure which recognises, and rewards, skills, dedication, enthusiasm and commitment.
• Experienced specialist teachers can take advantage of the opportunities on offer for career progression. 
• Newly qualified teachers can be assured that they will be mentored by knowledgeable professionals and experience a high level of support in their NQT year and beyond.

All applicants should be knowledgeable about implementing current good practice, and be able to demonstrate a creative approach to children’s learning.

Email:  jshore@educ.somerset.gov.uk

Tel:  01643 704191 - ask for Judy Shore, HR, Admin and Payroll Manager

We encourage you to come and spend the day with us; talk to our CEO, Paul Rushforth and visit the school and speak to the Headteacher, Mr Daniel Hartley, about the school and the role. 

More details about the position on offer and the application process can be found on our website http://www.wsat.org.uk/ 

Closing date: 2nd February 2018

The West Somerset Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including an enhanced DBS Check and checks with past employers and agencies.