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ST HELENA SCHOOL
TEACHER OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (MATERNITY COVER)
Full or part-time applications will be considered
Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale (M1 - U3)
Actual Salary from: £30,000 - £46,525
Start Date: 25th November 2024
The Role
We are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Teacher of Design & Technology on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.
Do you believe that there are no limits to student achievement? If so, why not consider joining our school and make a real difference to our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection (Jan 24) graded our school as good with outstanding leadership. There has never been a more exciting time to join our school community
St Helena School has a robust CPD training programme that allows our staff to flourish. In addition to internal CPD at St Helena, staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Sigma Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships. Excellent support is provided by The Sigma Trust, a large and local trust of schools.
This is a maternity cover post, fixed term until November 2025.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Plan and deliver high quality, well-structured Design & Technology lessons to pupils at KS3 and KS4 level
- Deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons that are adapted and will engage students in the learning process.
- Maintain an understanding of curriculum developments in the subject
- Contribute to the pastoral work of the school through the role of Form Tutor
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
Ideally you will:
- Have experience of teaching Design & Technology
- QTS is desirable for this post but not essential with the right candidate
- Have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring future generations
- Have excellent teaching and learning practice, planning, delivering and evaluating successful lessons
- Have experience of, and commitment to, the education of the whole person promoting social and emotional well-being in addition to academic development
- Have high expectations of students and colleagues
- Be prepared to teach other areas of the Design & Technology curriculum on occasion
Why work for The Sigma Trust, St Helena School?
We can offer you:
- A Competitive Salary
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
- Excellent pension scheme
- A Health Cash Plan
- Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care plan
- Annual free flu vaccination
- Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
- Discounted cinema tickets
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l37ee1nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDYwNDY2M3wxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDMzNzExNTR8MA%3d%3d?i=PY95v5Y8OEY%3d
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
- Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 22nd September 2024
- Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 30th September 2024
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
Information about the School
St Helena School, part of the Sigma Trust, is a highly-regarded 11-16 co-educational Academy, recognised as Good by Ofsted in 2014 and now on a journey to Outstanding. Located on 17 acres in historic Colchester, the school has a fine blend of traditional and modern facilities and opened a £2.5m new Science block in 2015, and a £2.5m all weather pitch facility in February 2016.
On 1 September 2016, the school joined The Sigma Trust, a partnership of schools with The Stanway School, The Thomas Lord Audley School, Clacton County High School, Monkwick Junior School and Monkwick Infants School and Nursery. Working in collaboration with all the schools within The Sigma Trust, St Helena has developed and enhanced its development of outstanding professional practice.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.