Teacher of Product Design

Are you passionate about teaching Product Design and making a difference to young people’s lives? Looking for an “Outstanding” innovative and forward thinking school which genuinely challenges, develops and invests in you? Then come and meet us at Swavesey Village College

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Product Design Teacher to join our team in September 2019. This is an exciting position for a dynamic and hardworking individual to contribute to the outstanding education provided to all our students and contribute to their excellent achievement. We are an Ofsted Outstanding rated school with our own Teaching School status. Swavesey achieved ‘Outstanding’ in every category in its latest Ofsted report in March 2011. The successful candidate will join an ‘Outstanding school where there is absolutely no complacency’ (Ofsted 2011).  

You will be expected to work with the Design and Enterprise team to design and deliver innovative and inspiring lessons across KS3 and KS4. The department moved into a new building in 2015 which benefits from a large workshop area, CAD/CAM equipment, 3 D laser cutter, ICT suites, engineering area, and a graphics/teaching room. We pride ourselves on delivering exciting and interesting projects which are then displayed in our successful summer exhibition.

The successful candidate must be able to teach Product Design and the ability to teach Engineering and Construction at GCSE and BTEC would be advantageous.  Staff are friendly and supportive and committed to ensuring all students achieve their potential. The successful candidate should be an outstanding teacher.     

Swavesey Village College enjoys a considerable local and national reputation for academic excellence and innovation. This reflects:

• A philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion;

• A commitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well-rounded individuals;

• A purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported;

• Well-motivated and engaged students;

• Ambitious, dedicated and professional staff - teaching and support staff;

• A commitment to leadership, innovation, staff progression and partnership working, as part of our Teaching School status and within our family of schools (CMAT).

Swavesey is committed to developing the talents and potential of all our staff. We have a very supportive induction and CPD programme for new staff and NQTs, and can provide many development opportunities within our Teaching School Alliance (www.camteach.org.uk).

For the right NQT this includes:

• a reduced timetable for the first year, with three additional non-contact hours per week 

• a well-structured and high quality NQT induction year including:

o timetabled mentor meetings

o regular calendared NQT team meetings

o access to our exceptional Teaching School CPD programme

• support for staff who wish to pursue a Masters in Education in their second year with us.

NQTs will also be offered the opportunity to do paid work in July in order to ensure they have the most positive start to their career.

Experienced teachers can also look forward to a high quality induction package and a wide range of CPD opportunities offered by our Teaching School status and promotion opportunities within the wider family of CMAT schools. 

Swavesey is a village community school located close to Cambridge with excellent transport links to Cambridge and the pretty market town of St Ives, however, we have a considerable local and national reputation for academic excellence and innovation as part of our Academy Trust – CMAT and as a Teaching School - CTSN.   

Please view the professional development and staff services attachment to get a full breakdown on what makes Swavesey Village College such a special place to work.

If you require any additional information please contact Claire Newman - Personnel  Administrator on cnewman@swaveseyvc.co.uk.

To apply for this vacancy, please click the apply button below. Applications by 9.00am on Monday 25 February 2019. We are unable to receive applications after this time. We will be closed for half term from Monday 18 – Friday 22 February.

Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date, depending on application numbers.  Therefore, we would urge candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.

The post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safe guarding of all children and young people.  The post holder also has an implicit duty to promote the welfare of all children and young people.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All staff will be subject to an enhanced check with the DBS.