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Teacher of Technology

Teacher of Technology

Foxford Community School

Coventry

  • Expired
Salary:
TMS/UPS plus TLR depending on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
5 February 2023

Job overview

Our motivation is that every child can achieve their targets with the right support. If you are dedicated to raising standards and want to make a difference we would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our Technology faculty. We are looking for an inspiring and excellent practitioner to join us from January 2023.

 The successful applicant will:

  • Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning;
  • Be able to teach technology up to A Level;
  • Preferably have a specialism in Food Technology but other technology disciplines are welcome to apply;
  • Have a record of consistently delivering strong GCSE and A Level results across a range of ability levels; 
  • Have an ability to engage, enthuse and motivate students and staff;

·        Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;

·        Deliver a curriculum that inspires and engages students and provides an aspirational and challenging learning experience;

·        Be a committed, highly competent, energised, reflective and resilient individual;

  • Possess the skills and determination to make a profound difference to the lives of our students by sharing our belief in the highest standards of academic achievement in an inclusive setting

This is an exciting time to join us. We are part of Castle Phoenix Multi Academy Trust which specialises in leadership and was founded in February 2013. We have a new Headteacher in post who is proudly dedicated to providing our 1000 students with the opportunity to thrive at school through academic progress, extra-curricular experiences and pastoral care.

 The Trust is committed to invest in and develop all staff and, most importantly, bring about the best possible outcomes for our students who deserve the very best.

 We will play to your strengths and can offer you: 

  • Regular feedback to develop your teaching expertise;
  • Developmental opportunities for the next step in your career;
  • Support from a vibrant and caring technology team that has the freedom to innovate and inspire our students through faculty centred leadership;
  • A range of benefits which includes cycle to work, free parking, an employee discount scheme, provision of an iPad, a commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition initiatives through the Trust’s people strategy and well-being committee;

·        A strong and effective admin team to enable you to concentrate on your teaching.

Foxford has great deal to be proud of, we are the kind of place people want to work with a meaningful focus on student outcomes and a desire to continuously improve. 

 

Application deadline: Sunday 5 February 2023

 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. 

 Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022.

 These posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance. 

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Headteacher - Alison Gallagher

Foxford Community School joined the Castle Phoenix Trust in October 2018, who are committed to supporting the vision and values of the new headteacher. Foxford is a co-educational maintained secondary school situated in Longford, Coventry. The school is for students aged 11-18 and features a sixth form with capacity for 200 students.

The new headteacher started at Foxford in October 2020 including new recruits to her leadership team. They are passionate about ensuring all students have a good education. At Foxford we are extremely proud of our school and our students which study here. Students develop into confident young adults who are committed to preparing for their future career and study choices. Foxford is an inclusive school that focuses on the serious business of achievement for all students. The leadership team and staff have very high expectations for all students in terms of behaviour, progress and outcomes. Foxford  nurtures respect, responsibility, reflectiveness and collaboration. Above all, students will move forward in life as kind, resilient, confident individuals who are equipped to make a positive contribution, anywhere in the world.

Foxford offers an abundance of exciting enrichment opportunities for students to explore in sport, enterprise, music, community engagement and cultural opportunities. Staff believe it is their responsibility to provide students with an outstanding education that nurtures their talents, interests and aspirations. In partnership with parents, the community and the Castle Phoenix Trust, a memorable experience for the students will be delivered which will lead to  happy, inspiring individuals who are equipped to face their future aspirations and challenges.

Staff within Foxford are inspirational, dedicated to delivering a rich curriculum and programme of activities which will challenge students to explore ideas for themselves. Whether engaged in learning in the classroom, or through musical, artistic, sporting, enterprise or charitable activities, Foxford students are constantly encouraged to connect with the wider world, embracing new experiences to build their confidence - a ‘can do’ attitude can be seen and heard around the school.

Enjoy exploring our website and please contact us if you wish to find out more about our exciting journey.

https://www.foxfordschool.co.uk/




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