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Teacher of Design Technology
Salary Range: £30,000 to £46,525 (Main/Upper Pay Range)
Permanent post
Required for start in September 2024
We are looking to recruit, a professional, inspiring and committed Teacher of Product Design. The successful applicant will be a specialist in design and technology 'Hard or Resistant Materials, this can include wood or metal. Teaching will focus on hand craft skills at key stage 3 with opportunities to design and make products using basic electronics or mechanisms. All projects should follow a design developed by the teacher and students together. Someone with a hobbyist background in hand crafted projects would enjoy this role. At KS4, we offer Construction and Product Design, therefore either specialism would be an advantage. Applicants will also have an opportunity to teach A Level DT, which can include textiles.
The department is very well funded and resourced, allowing the opportunity for teachers to show innovation in new ideas that you might bring or develop with the head of subject. We have a laser cutter, new vacuum former and each room is well equipped with hand tools as necessary. A budget is allocated to any new project ideas.
The Business, ICT & Applied Learning Faculty
The BIA team is a large one - made up of 19 members of staff, covering a significant range of subjects. The Business and ICT team sits within this larger team and comprises of 7 teachers, including this role. All students study ICT for 3 years at KS3. They then have the opportunity to study ICT and Computer Science at GCSE, and also post-16. The Business and ICT Faculty is led by Clare Upward and the team has a good range of youth and experience.
KES is a school with strong leadership and management and one with a strong supportive staff community. The school day lends itself to a good work/life balance with the teaching day ending at 14:10. The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities.
Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.
If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you. Please visit the vacancies section of our website (https://kes.essex.sch.uk/join-our-community/staff-vacancies) and complete the 'Quick Apply' application form and submit a copy of your CV.
We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560906 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to find out more about the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you a tour and an opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand.
To arrange a visit, please email your request to adminoffice@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.
Early applications are welcome
Closing Date for applications is 09:00 on Tuesday 07 May 2024
Interviews will take place shortly following the closing date
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
Information about the School
The King Edmund School is a high performing school with specialist status for Business, Enterprise and Applied Learning. The school has 1600 students, including over 200 in the Sixth Form.
The school prides itself on its excellent facilities, state of the art technology and innovative and progressive curriculum at all levels and across all key stages.
Students are well cared for and given every opportunity to shine. Extra curricular opportunities are varied and numerous.
The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment Procedures.