Teacher of Technology

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance programme

CPD Programme

Job summary

The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College in Swindon seeks a Teacher of Technology with proven experience in wood, metal and plastics to join our technology department. The role carries responsibilities for standards, progress and departmental leadership in a large secondary setting.

You will contribute to delivering a broad and relevant curriculum, support safeguarding and CPD, and work with leadership to raise attainment across all age groups.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching Technology with wood, metal and plastics.
• Ability to raise standards and monitor student progress across the department.
• Experience deputising or leading a department or team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Department to raise standards and monitor student achievement.
• Be accountable for student progress and development within Technology.
• Deputise for the Head of Department as required.
• Support development and enhancement of teaching practices within the department.
• Contribute to a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum.
• Lead and manage department staff, resources and portfolio.
• Organise deployment of teaching and support staff and resources within the department.

Skills

Woodworking

Metalworking

Plastics

Job description

The role: Teacher of Technology - Must have experience of working with wood, metal and plastics.

Contact: Permanent, Full Time, All Year Round

Hours: 32.50

Salary: MPS - UPS

Vacancy Details

The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College is a large secondary school based in Wroughton. Our students are proud of our school community and enjoy fast-paced and highly rewarding environment with extensive extra-curricular opportunities.

If you are looking to continue your teaching career in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential.

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Deputy Head of Department we would like to join us will:

• Help the Head of Department to raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole department area and to monitor and support student progress.
• Assist the Head of Department to be accountable for student progress and development within the subject(s).
• Deputise for the Head of Department.
• Support the development and enhancement of teaching practice throughout the department.
• Support the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the department, and ensure student provision in subject, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and the Leadership Team.
• Support the leadership, management and development of the Department.
• Support the Head of Department to manage and deploy department teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department and to support the designated department portfolio.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.

Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.

Our children are engaged and eager to learn.

We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.

As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

The White Horse Federation 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 for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.