Teacher of Design & Technology

PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel. Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ which places inclusion and well-being at its heart. We currently have two schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019 and will comprise Years 7 – 11 from September 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational.

Following the success of our first ever Ofsted inspection at Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, we are looking for dedicated teachers that will join us on our journey in delivering an outstanding education for all our students. By joining us, you will play a vital role in supporting our girls to grow as women whose voices are heard and respected. Through this, we hope that they will become influential mothers, sisters, carers, friends and, ultimately, successful and happy members of society.

As a school community and Trust, we place significant value on our professional working relationships with others. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who will be committed to forming strong relationships with other colleagues and stakeholders so that we can be united in achieving our shared vision and goals.

Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported.

Working for PolyMAT may also present the unique opportunity for staff to teach across both schools and for candidates to join our recruitment pool for further openings.

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls are looking to appoint an exceptional teacher of Design & Technology with a dynamic and inspirational approach to teaching, an individual that will become an integral part of the department, who will support the department in achieving its ambitious targets and goals. We would like a teacher who believes in collaboration both for students and when working with colleagues. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to extra-curricular activities within the department as well as the pastoral life of the school as a form tutor.

We are looking for a teacher who has:

·        A genuine aptitude for teaching Design & Technology, which is clearly demonstrated in the classroom

·        Has multiple skills within design technology and can confidently teach across Product Design, Textiles, CAD/CAM, Food Preporation and Nutrition at KS3 with a specialism at KS4

·        Willingness to learn new or unfamiliar areas of Design and Technology

·        A proven record of delivering high-quality lessons resulting in excellent outcomes.

·        Ability to work within and add value to an already highly effective, creative, and motivated team. 

·        The ability to develop and constantly modify exceptional practice in-line with a continually changing climate. 

·        A desire to further raise overall achievement and success of Design & Technology within the school. 

As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School we can offer you:

·          Opportunities to contribute ideas and develop initiatives that improve the school

·          Outstanding staff: professional, supportive and committed

·          Opportunities for career progression

·          Excellent professional development

·          The opportunity to play your part to help provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported and everyone feels part of the ‘Poly Family’

·          A contributory pension scheme

·          Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals

·          Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee

·          An employee assistance programme

·          Season ticket loans

·          Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ

·          Excellent catering facilities with complimentary daily coffee for staff

·          Secure on-site parking

·          A focus on wellbeing with a dedicated wellbeing committee to liaise with SLT

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction, which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In accordance with changes to the KCSIE 2022 legislation shortlisted candidates willl be subject to a social media check.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 4 June. Interviews are scheduled to take place shortly after.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application. The closing date will be brought forward if the post is filled.

We look forward to hearing from you.