Second in Department - Design & Technology

Permanent 

1.0 FTE but will consider part time/flexible working

TMS/UPS plus TLR 2.2

Plus various Company Benefits

Are you a dedicated Teacher of Design Technology, keen to inspire students to love your subject?

Are you keen to start your career in subject leadership?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking to appoint an experienced and talented teacher to join our established team as Second in Faculty. This is an exciting time to join Priory Community School as the faculty embarks on its next stage of development.

We are fortunate to have modern teaching and learning environments which are well resourced with modern equipment. Within D&T there are 3 workshops, 2 Food rooms, a dedicated IT room and we are supported by an excellent technician team and SLT.

The successful candidate will be someone with a real passion for the subject, who is able to play an important part in the leadership of the faculty by acting as second in faculty; working alongside an established leader to develop learning and teaching; manage the effective delivery of the curriculum and enabling all students to reach their potential.

You should have the skills and expertise to successfully deliver D&T at KS3 and be able to offer Product Design, Engineering, Hospitality & Catering or Construction at KS4 in the vocational subjects we offer. We are lucky to be able to accommodate teachers who have specialism is in any of these subjects.

If you are a committed teacher who has the capability to achieve excellent outcomes and wants to take the next step in leadership, then we would really like to hear from you.

For further information on Priory Community School and what we can offer you, please visit www.pcsa.org.uk. Alternatively, please contact the school to arrange a telephone conversation or visit.

About PCSA; 

Priory Community School is a large, 11-16 comprehensive academy situated in Worle, Weston-super-Mare. Just off the M5 Junction 21 and within easy reach of Bristol. Our key values are Aspiration ~ Integrity ~ Respect and our students are proud to uphold the values of the school.

We believe that education is the key to a happy and successful future and that academic achievement with pastoral care for all students should be at the centre of all that we do each day.

As a school that puts “Students First” we expect the highest standards from our students. All of our students are given the opportunity to excel at what they do best and are supported in their mastery of the curriculum through well-planned and challenging lesson activities. Our curriculum provides all students with an excellent grounding in traditional, academic subjects whilst also offering opportunities to pursue their passion.

We see it as our duty to know every student and unlock their potential. We believe in investing in our staff and aim to develop teachers to be the very best they can be professionally. We expect our teachers to be subject experts.

We are a flexible employer and will do our best to accommodate all types of working, so please do apply. We are an employer who takes staff workload seriously. We work together as one team to support each other, with the added benefit of being a part of a large Trust in the local area with opportunities that reflect this.

As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -

• The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield - A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees at our Academy pre schools.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.

About The Priory Learning Trust:

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.

At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence. We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Please see the following links to our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.

Closing Date: 06 October 2024

Proposed Interview Date: 14 October 2024

Proposed Start Date: Required from 01 January 2025 or sooner