Teacher of Entrepreneurship, Technology, Engineering and Computing (eTEC)

Teacher of Entrepreneurship, Technology, Engineering and Computing (eTEC)

Full time, permanent role from September 2024

Competitive salary with accommodation or an allowance provided

Generous pension scheme and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Located in Farnham Royal, South Buckinghamshire

Caldicott is one of the country’s most prestigious Independent Boarding and Day Preparatory Schools for Boys. We are a flourishing school with around 250 boys from 7 to 13 years old, with a five-day week in Year 3 and Year 4 and Saturday School from Year 5, with Flexi Boarding (1st to 4th Form/Years 3 to 6), Weekly, Full Boarding or Day Plus options (5th and 6th Form / Years 7 and 8). We deliver a first-class education, sporting provision and a rich variety of music, drama, arts and extracurricular opportunities in a friendly and supportive working environment. The school is only twenty miles from central London in a beautiful location.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and inspirational eTEC teacher who has the skills and vision to enhance the eTEC department. This full time position is for a person who has a relevant degree and qualified teacher status. S/he will be an ambitious and energetic subject specialist who has the drive and commitment to build on the success we already have and promote innovation through STEM subjects. The eTEC teacher will focus on more modern manufacturing processes using CAD / CAM and on programmable electronics; promote the practical, investigative and creative skills required to understand and contribute to our technological world and encourage problem solving, decision making and independence through practical project work and design. The position requires experience of upper KS2/KS3 and the successful candidate will have:

·        outstanding subject knowledge, keeping abreast of latest developments in Engineering, Design, Technology, Computer Science and Coding/Programming;

·        demonstrable success in the teaching of coding, eg Raspberry Pi, and running a First Lego League programme;

·        the vision and ability to promote these subjects to pupils and parents alike;

·        a proven track record of success that would add to Caldicott’s academic culture;

·        excellent interpersonal skills, resilience, and the ability to work as a part of a collaborative team and

·        be equally at home teaching those who find the subject hard and those who work at a level above their age group;

The ability to coach sport is also desirable and the successful candidate must show a desire to play a full and active role, including commitment to supporting this age range pastorally and being fully involved in boarding life and extra-curricular activities.

Caldicott is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.