Teacher of Design Technology (Robertsbridge Community College)

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Job Introduction

Robertsbridge Community College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and inspirational teacher of Design Technology to join our dedicated team. 

You will be a great teacher who builds strong relationships with students, fostering a love of the subject and enabling them to make the best possible progress.  You will have the highest expectations and the confidence and potential to contribute to the leadership of teaching the subject. There is potential for a TLR for responsibility within the department.

Our school is committed to supporting all students to be the best they can be, driven by the principle that high quality education is an entitlement for every young person.  We expect great things from our students and work relentlessly to enable them to succeed. We are looking for a colleague who shares our passion and is committed to helping students enjoy great learning experiences and reach their full potential.

 Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a great teacher of Design Technology.
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation.
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students. 
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.
• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities.
• Be committed to own continuing professional development.
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour.
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do. 
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our school prior to application.

Robertsbridge Community College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Please see the attached recruitment pack for further information

Working pattern: Full-time
 Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.