Job Description
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At The Ramsey Academy we have a clear aim for our students and staff to 'Achieve Excellence Together'. We strongly believe that staff, students and parents working together will lead to excellence academically, personally and socially.
We want to work with colleagues who put the students at the centre of everything we do, but also take the opportunities we can offer them to develop their careers and fulfil their own aspirations.
The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
The Ramsey Academy was judged to be 'good' for the Quality of Education, Leadership and Management and Personal Development in its 2024 Ofsted inspection. A new Executive Head took up post in April 2025 and a Head of School has been appointed for September 2025, both of whom are totally committed to high achievement for all.
This is an exciting opportunity for a design and technology specialist to join our forward-looking school, teaching design and technology/3 D Design up to and including G.C.S.E. The post is suitable for either an ECT or a more experienced candidate.
Visits to the school prior to application are most welcome and can be arranged using the contact details below.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and is not suitable for anyone who has been banned from working with children.
Visits to the school prior to application are most welcome. To make an appointment please contact Catherine Downes, Executive Headteacher's P.A: cdownes@ramseyacademy.com
Alternatively, for an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Executive Headteacher, Julia Mead:
jmead@moulshamhigh.org or 01245 504571
Work Schedule:
Full time, Part time considered
Permanent
How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to The Ramsey Academy.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to office@ramseyacademy.com
Closing Date: Friday 20th June 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Further details are available from: t: 01787472481 e: office@ramseyaccademy.com w: ramseyacademy.com
This trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
Information about the School
The Ramsey Academy is a popular over-subscribed secondary school in the heart of the Halstead community.
Our focus is to ‘Achieve Excellence Together’. We work hard to support students in their educational journey and provide them with the skills and knowledge they need for their future.
The Ramsey Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.