Teacher of DT (with Food)

MyNewTerm; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay

Extra INSET days

Personal days

Career training

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Gillingham School invites applications for a Teacher of Design and Technology, primarily teaching Food with some Design and Technology lessons. You will be supported by a strong department and aligned with United Learning's Framework for Excellence.

The role covers years 7–13, offering opportunities for professional learning and collaboration within a committed team.

Qualifications

• Vision for outstanding outcomes in students’ learning.
• Experience teaching across Years 7–13 is desirable.
• Alignment with United Learning's Framework for Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach Food primarily with some Design and Technology lessons.
• Work within a strong department to deliver a robust curriculum.
• Contribute to professional learning and development within the subject.

Skills

Food teaching

Design & Technology teaching

Job description

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a talented professional to be a Teacher of DT at Gillingham School. Candidates will be well supported by a strong department team and the work of the United Learning subject advisory team. Teaching will be underpinned by a robust, academic curriculum, assessment and a whole school approach to Teaching and Learning.

The successful candidate will primarily teach Food, alongside some Design and Technology lessons.

You will have a vision for achieving outstanding outcomes and a remarkable experience for our students, in line with United Learning's Framework for Excellence.

You will have the opportunity to teach students in Years 7 to 13 and will join a highly committed and successful team who support one another to succeed and have a shared interest in professional learning and development of the subject.

About Gillingham School

At Gillingham School, Dorset we believe every role, plays a vital part in shaping our vibrant learning community. We’re proud to offer a supportive, inclusive environment where you are encouraged to inspired to make a difference. Explore our current vacancies and find out how you can become part of our dedicated team.

Benefits

• More pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. Teach with United Learning for a more rewarding career.
• More Pay...
• We pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector
• Cash towards medical treatments
• Generous staff discount schemes
• More time...
• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year
• And more support......
• Great training for your career
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Expert subject advice
• Support for your wellbeing

Additional Information

We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation - which is key to our commitment to bringing out the best in everyone. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit. We are open to discussing flexible working options.

We reserve the right to invite strong candidates to interview in advance of the closing date, so encourage early applicants.