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Teacher of Design & Technology

Teacher of Design & Technology

Faringdon Community College

Oxfordshire

Salary:
M1-UPS3
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/2023
Apply by:
31 January 2023

Job overview

Permanent full-time post

Would consider part time or job share applications

Required from:  1st September 2023


We are seeking to appoint a motivated, hardworking, enthusiastic, and passionate Teacher of Design & Technology, who can inspire students of all ages and abilities to join our values-based school set in the heart of a picturesque Oxfordshire market town.

 

Our strong and motivated team of teaching and non-teaching staff are committed to providing the best education they can and have an energy and enthusiasm which makes FCC a rewarding place to work. We are seeking to appoint a motivated, hardworking, enthusiastic and passionate teacher of Design and Technology, who can inspire students of all ages and abilities. The successful applicant will be passionate about their subject and will be required to teach KS3, KS4 and possibly KS5 students. All DT specialisms will be considered with the successful candidate able to teach across a range of DT disciplines. The ability to teach Food would be desirable, but not essential.


Faringdon Community College is a successful and well-established 11-18 co-educational secondary comprehensive school, which embraces the idea of lifelong learning and community education. The school has an excellent local reputation and is known for inspiring exciting teaching and learning, where teachers are supported and encouraged to help every student, aiming to achieve individual success and realise their potential.


As a dynamic organisation, we are always looking for new ideas and ways forward. Our strong and motivated team of teaching and non-teaching staff are committed to providing the best education they can and have an energy and enthusiasm which makes FCC a rewarding place to work. Faringdon Community College is part of the Faringdon Learning Trust-an eight school multi-academy trust, which was established on 1st April 2012. Our school roll is continuing to rise and, including sixth form, there are currently over 1400 pupils on roll.


This is a position in a forward-thinking department for someone with energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage and motivate students. There will be opportunities to develop your role within the department according to your skills and interests. As a learning organisation we provide excellent opportunities for professional development. All applicants are welcome, including ECTs, as a full induction and support programme will be given.


If you have any questions, would like any further information or would like to arrange an informal visit to the school, please contact our Trust HR Team, by emailing Recruitment@faringdonlearningtrust.org , who will put you in contact with the Subject Leader. An applicants’ pack, giving further details for the above post, can be found on our website: http://www.fccoxon.co.uk.


                              Online applications can be completed at https://faringdonlearningtrust.org/work-for-us/



Closing Date for applications: 31st January 2023

Interviews will take place week commencing: 6th February 2023

Faringdon Community College and Faringdon Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure

and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information. 

Faringdon Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community. 


Attached documents

About Faringdon Community College

Faringdon Community College opened under its current name in 2000, having previously been known as Tollington Secondary Modern School. Located in the town of Faringdon, Oxfordshire, the school provides a co-educational secondary education for students aged 11-18.

In 2012, the school became part of the Faringdon Academy of Schools, alongside seven others. The Faringdon Academy of Schools includes institutions at all stages of children’s education and allows providers in the local area to work more closely together.

Faringdon Community College provides for around 1,500 secondary and sixth-form students. 

Headteacher

Phil Bevan

Values and vision

Faringdon Community College considers its ultimate goal to be academic success for pupils. Teachers seek to achieve this by instilling a work ethic and a sense of personal responsibility in students, as well as recognising and harnessing the innate individualism and talents of each young person.

As a part of Faringdon Academy of Schools, the school has strong ties to the local community and seeks to develop connections with local institutions for the benefit of students.

Ofsted report

“There has been a strong focus on raising the quality of teaching and the proportion of good or better lessons is increasing. Most teaching is good and some is outstanding. Excellent relationships between teachers and students, and between students themselves, contribute to a positive atmosphere for learning and there is very good individual support for students in lessons."

View Faringdon Community College's latest Ofsted report

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