Teacher of Design Technology

About the Opportunity

Melksham Oak is a school that aims to prepare our students for the future.  Our curriculum offers a balance of vocational and academic learning which is tailored towards our students' needs.  We believe that teachers should have really high expectations and we support our staff practically to do this with strong behaviour structures and clear lines of support to a leadership team that is fully involved in the quality of teaching across the Academy.

You will be joining an experienced and supportive department. 

The successful candidate will be:

• A dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations in your own classroom.
• Fully committed to learning, high quality teaching and raising standards of all students.
• Passionate about your subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff.
• Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential.
• Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people.
• Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working.
• A role model for our students and staff.

Visits to the Academy are welcome, in fact encouraged: please do come and meet some of the staff and our students to see for yourself.  Please contact us directly on 01225 792700 as the implications of the current pandemic restrictions may have a bearing on this.

Covid19: We continue to ensure that interviewing is managed in a safe way, following current Government advice on restrictions, and interviewing remotely as necessary. 

We Can Offer You

• A good school and a highly supportive Senior Leadership Team
• An opportunity to develop your leadership skills with an eye towards further leadership.
• A well-resourced, hard-working and supportive team.
• Excellent care and support for all staff.
• Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for Professional Development.
• A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff.
• Enthusiastic students, willing to learn.

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Benefits

We know that your role requires you to put a lot of time and effort into it and because of this we believe you should be rewarded. As a White Horse Federation employee you will have access to benefits listed below.

Some benefits are accessible by all staff irrespective of their contract type (T). Some are only eligible to permanent (P) employees following a successful probation period as noted:

• Car Purchase scheme (P)
• Reward Gateway discounts (P&T)
• Discounted gym membership scheme (P&T)
• Hire purchase Cycle to Work scheme (P)
• Free and confidential advice, information and counselling service (P&T)
• Excellent Pension scheme (P&T)

Why Work With Us

The White Horse Federation (TWHF) is a not-for-profit multi-academy trust that supports and sponsors many primary, secondary and special schools across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Swindon, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Its shared vision for excellence through partnership means it is also committed to keeping the best of what makes a local school great – in other words, the type of schools where TWHF colleagues would be proud to send their own children.

TWHF combines a relentless drive for academic excellence with a shared moral purpose and shared values, while ensuring that fun and happiness are a key attribute of each of its schools. TWHF believes that partnership-working with its schools, pupils and their parents, as well as the wider community, helps creates the best possible outcomes for all children.

TWHF empowers its colleagues through support, training and career opportunities to recruit and retain outstanding staff who are leaders in their field. That way TWHF can ensure that every student achieves their full potential, regardless of background, culture, heritage or ability.

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   If successful for this position you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed.   References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview.