Teacher of Design & Technology

Teacher of Design & Technology Job ref: 1194 This is a Part Time position working 19.46 hours per week, Fixed Term until 31 st August 2025 Qualified Teachers Pay Scale Brymore is a State Boarding School for boys aged set in its own 60-acre site with a working farm, gardens, workshops and sports facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant successful school and be part of an experienced, effective DT department with a proven track record of raising achievement. Over the past decade, Brymore has built up a reputation as one of the most sought-after schools in the area. Our DT department is outstanding, with a strong reputation locally and nationally for great teaching and the highest achievement. Due to its success and popularity, all students study DT at GCSE. It is a core subject, not an option. In addition, we offer Level 2 Engineering, an option taken by two thirds of students. Thanks to our forge and foundry we are able to teach blacksmithing and metalwork, alongside more traditional woodworking. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated DT teacher, with a firm belief in attention to detail and the ability to build strong relationships. You will have a passion to make DT fun and accessible and a desire to ensure that students achieve the best they possibly can. Brymore is a unique and happy place to work. Our students, staff and parents are loyal and proud of what we do here. The beautiful setting in the Quantocks, fantastic facilities, good behaviour and high achievement of our students are just some of the reasons why people enjoy working at Brymore. Our employees benefit from a generous local government pension scheme plus an Employee Rewards scheme: High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre All applications must be fully completed, CVs will not be accepted as an application method. Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 8th December 2024. We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply. We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you. We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.