Teacher of DT

Teacher of Design & Technology from September 2022/January 2023

 This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our school. We are looking for someone who is:   

• Passionate about high quality teaching and learning 
• Offers inspirational and caring guidance for young people  
• Works collaboratively, asks questions and is keen to learn 

 We are seeking someone with the commitment and enthusiasm to be part of a lively, well managed and successful team.  The staff in the Design & Technology department enjoy their work and strive to deliver relevant, interesting and stimulating lessons.  There is a supportive climate in which there is much cooperation, resulting in detailed schemes of work and excellent resources.    

 The successful candidate will be given full support and will be encouraged to engage in further professional development which we believe will benefit both the individual and the school.  We have a strong induction programme, particularly for ECT’s who will be part of the George Abbott Teaching School and whose salaries will be backdated to 1st August when starting in September.   The successful applicant is likely to be a form tutor.  As the school transitioned from being a Local Authority Community School to forming a MAT, a key element was maintaining the full benefit and protection of the National Pay & Conditions. Similarly, staff appointed from other academies are not disadvantaged, e.g. by counting service towards sick pay and maternity leave.  The school takes a constructive approach towards Performance Management & Appraisal and Pay Progression and offers many opportunities for career development through paid responsibilities.  

 Please note that ECT salary is backdated to 1st August when starting in September.  

 This document contains information about the department and the person specification. Separately, there are the following documents:    

• overview information about the school, including extracts from the January 2019 Ofsted report    
• a selection of staff stories highlighting the career opportunities available in the school   
• the main school and 6th form prospectus  

 Applicants should submit the Application Form and a letter of application which should not normally exceed two sides.  A curriculum vitae is not necessary as all relevant information should be included on the application form or in the letter.    The deadline for submission is Monday 4th July 2022, however, early application is advised as the school reserves the right to interview and appoint before this deadline.

 Visit our website www.ashcombe.surrey.sch.uk for information about the school    

 This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).   

 Candidates selected for interview will be informed by telephone.  We do not generally contact candidates who are not shortlisted.