Teacher of Technology with Art
Helena Romanes School
Essex
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January or April 2025
- Apply by:
- 6 December 2024
Job overview
Start Date: January or April 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 6th December 2024
Interview Date: W/C 9th December 2024 (We reserve the right to interview early).
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher to join our successful Design & Technology and Art Faculties. This role would suit someone with energy and innovation who has a passion for Technology, Art or both and is committed to inspiring this in young people.
The successful candidate will be able to teach up to GCSE in either Art and/or Design & Technology.
At HRS, Technology comprises the disciplines of Textiles, Timber and Food & Nutrition, with all members of the team teaching across the disciplines. This post is suitable for both ECTs and experienced teachers looking for a new challenge. For the right candidate we may be able to train and support you to develop a second subject. Both departments are well-resourced with warm and supportive experienced colleagues who work as a dedicated team supporting students to aspire to the highest standards.
The successful candidate will:
· Be an inspiring classroom teacher.
· Raise achievement through high quality teaching and learning in Design Technology and/or Art.
· Be passionate about motivating young people to make good progress.
· Be an enthusiastic professional committed to providing our students with an excellent education.
· Be a positive team player with a strong commitment to professional development.
This is an exciting time to join the school:
➔ It is confirmed that Bomer & Kirkland will commence our new school building shortly, funded by the Department for Education. This building will be to the highest specification with brand new equipment and a fully resourced technology area. The school is set to open to the primary phase in 2025 and the secondary and sixth form phase in 2026.
➔ Helena Romanes has made excellent progress with the support of Saffron Academy Trust towards being judged by Ofsted as a Good school (Oct 2023). Working with the talented senior leadership team that is in place across all phases of the school, and drawing on the commitment from staff to provide the best possible outcomes for the pupils.
➔ We are a member of the successful Saffron Academy Trust, a highly effective local trust led by Caroline Derbyshire, CEO. As members of the trust, we receive a comprehensive package of school improvement and there is regular networking and support between the trust’s primary and secondary schools.
➔ The successful candidate will work alongside a talented team of teaching and support staff who all want the best possible outcomes for pupils
How to Apply:
To apply for the position, please submit a letter of application, no longer than two sides of A4, outlining why you are a suitable candidate for the role, and an application form, which can be found on our website, to our HR Officer Eleanor Ball via email eball@hrs.education
The Governing Body is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
The school reserves the right to interview candidates before the published closing date.
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About Helena Romanes School
We are a mixed 4 – 18 Academy with over 1200 pupils on roll. The school is situated in beautiful countryside, occupying approximately 35 acres just to the north of Great Dunmow.
The school was established in 1958 and is named in honour of the first Chair of Governors.
At Helena Romanes, we are ambitious for our pupils and we offer them a rich and varied curriculum. Our pupils develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that enables them to move successfully into higher education, apprenticeships, training or employment.
While academic achievement is of crucial importance, we also ensure that we focus effectively on developing our pupils’ personal, social and creative skills. Our aim is that pupils leave Helena Romanes as successful, confident and considerate young adults.
We are very proud of our pupils. They are superb ambassadors for our school when they represent us locally, nationally and internationally, participating in our many and varied extra-curricular activities.
At Helena Romanes, we have a large team of well-qualified, dedicated staff who focus on supporting pupils’ progress and well-being. We work closely with parents, carers and the wider community to ensure we provide a well-coordinated approach to our pupils’ learning and development.
Ms Catherine Davis BA (Hons)
Executive Headteacher
Ofsted
“Pupils are happy at The Helena Romanes School. They enjoy learning and coming to school.”
“Pupils are well mannered, friendly and respectful to their teachers and to each other.”
“Pupils want to do well and are focused in lessons.”
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