At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through hands-on Design and Technology lessons in a modern workshop.
- Company: St Edmunds College, a historic school with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Join a supportive team, enjoy small class sizes, and engage in co-curricular activities.
- Other info: Work in a picturesque rural setting with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape young minds and foster creativity in a thriving subject area.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching resistant materials; textiles and graphics experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 35892 £ per year.
St Edmunds College offers modern facilities in a magnificent country setting in rural Hertfordshire, providing a safe and stimulating environment for young minds.
St Edmunds College is seeking to appoint a full-time, ambitious, and enthusiastic teacher of Design and Technology. Candidates must have experience teaching resistant materials. Experience teaching textiles and graphics is also welcome.
The subject is thriving, with a pupil recently awarded the prestigious Arkwright Scholarship. Design and Technology is taught throughout the School, delivered to all pupils in Key Stage 3 and then as an option at GCSE. With small class sizes, DT is taught on the ground floor of the College in a spacious purpose-built workshop, and an adjacent supplementary classroom.
The department has many links with local industry and successful projects have been underpinned by working with outside professionals. The successful candidate will welcome the many opportunities to contribute to the lively co-curricular life of the College, which is situated in rural East Hertfordshire. St Edmunds is England's oldest Catholic school offering an all-round co-education for students from 3 to 18 and for families from all faiths.
The post will involve close contact with, and a high degree of responsibility for, children and young adults. The majority of this will be regulated activity and as such an enhanced DBS check (which includes children's barred list information) will be required in advance of appointment.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.
Teacher of Design & Technology - Senior School employer: St Edmund's College
St Edmunds College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and enriching environment for teachers in the picturesque setting of rural Hertfordshire. With modern facilities, small class sizes, and strong links to local industry, educators have ample opportunities for professional growth and to engage in a vibrant co-curricular life. The College's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children ensures a fulfilling and responsible teaching experience.
