Teacher of Design and Technology (Resistant Materials)

The Role

Kineton High School

Banbury Road

Kineton

Warwick

CV35 0JX

Tel: 01926 640465

Headteacher: Helen Bridge BA, MA

Teacher of Design and Technology (Resistant Materials)

1FTE (fixed term, maternity cover with possibility of subsequent permanent post)

Required as soon as possible

We are currently seeking to appoint a Teacher of Design Technology, to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team. The successful applicant will be an inspirational forward thinker with a focus on developing exciting and engaging learning experiences and have a belief in our ‘can do’ culture where anything is possible. ECTs are welcome to apply.

It is a very exciting time to join our school and Trust as our brand new, state of the art school rebuild is due for completion in Summer 2024. DT will have an outstanding suite of rooms and a faculty office in the new building. The team comprises of three specialist teachers and two dedicated technicians who are all passionate about ensuring our students have a fantastic experience in this important suite of subjects. The department has a well structured curriculum where all staff are invited to contribute. The department currently offers GCSE or equivalent in Graphic Design; Resistant Materials and Food prep and nutrition. It also offers Product Design at A Level.

Kineton High School is an oversubscribed, diverse mixed 11-18 comprehensive with approximately 1040 pupils on roll (120 in the Sixth Form). Our aim at Kineton is to put students at the heart of everything. We want them to develop the confidence, skills and qualifications to ensure that they are happy and successful. 

We offer:

• Excellent career development opportunities
• Strong support and mentoring for Early Career Teachers
• An environment where there are positive relationships between students and staff
• Strong CPD and career development opportunities

We are part of Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust, led by Southam College (an Ofsted Outstanding school). This has enhanced our ability to offer inspirational and supportive leadership and CPD for all of our staff.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious school and a department which is very successful. We welcome colleagues who really want to make a difference to the lives of young people and who share in our passion for engaging students in learning and inspiring them to achieve. If you can motivate and inspire students and have high expectations of them and yourself, then we would love to hear from you.

Achieving personal best!

Applications are welcome from both ECTs and more experienced teachers. ECTs will be offered a contract to begin in July 2024.

All applications are via our online platform and can be found on the Vacancies section of the o Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust website www.stowevalleymat.com. Visits to the school are welcomed.

Please note that strong applications may be considered upon receipt.

The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure

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