Teacher of Design and Technology with KS3 Art

We are an OFSTED outstanding school with a culture of high expectations based on our Swanlea Values. For Year 11 outcomes we are the 21st best performing school in England. In Tower Hamlets we are the top performing mixed school at KS5 and have the best attendance and punctuality for all year groups. Most of our students’ progress on to top universities including Oxford and Cambridge. Despite our successes, we are not complacent, and we believe that we have the capacity to further improve.

Swanlea School is in one of the most deprived areas in the UK; 50% of our students are Pupil Premium. Our students may come from disadvantaged backgrounds, but they do not lack ambition for their futures, and neither do we as reflected in our no excuses culture. Our highly motivated and hard-working staff are driven by the moral imperative that our young people can achieve highly. Swanlea students are proud of their school and we have extremely supportive parents/carers and governors. We are highly committed to the development of all colleagues as evident in our comprehensive CPD programme which includes some of the preeminent educationalists worldwide.

Our outcomes are exceptional and each year this is our core focus. We believe that they give students’ a wider range of choices about their futures, promote social mobility and access to a better life. Alongside this, we have a culture that is explicitly curated to promote social confidence, allowing students to thrive in modern Britain.

We are looking for a passionate teacher of Design and Technology who can teach Design and Technology to KS3-4 and KS3 Art. The Faculty of Art and Design has a strong record of academic achievement. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher of Design and Technology to join us on our journey to be an exceptional school.

As you would expect, we are looking for the best. A good honours degree and qualified teacher status are essential. You will be able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to raising student progress and standards. Like us, you believe that social disadvantage is no barrier to achievement and that every student can share in the joy of education. Most importantly, you will possess integrity, good humour and moral purpose.

In return, we can offer the following:

·        A competitive salary with inner London weighting and pension scheme;

·        A highly regarded middle & emergent leadership programme;

·        A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme, delivered by outstanding experts;

·        A central location with excellent transport links;

·        Outstanding facilities and resources to support teaching and learning;

·        A friendly and diverse student and staff community;

·        Subsidised staff lunch starting at £2.50

·        Access to free on-site gym and fitness classes

·        Season ticket loan scheme;

·        Cycle to work scheme;

·        Free eye tests and discounted eye-care scheme;

·        Access to confidential emotional and practical advice support services.

To apply, please send your completed application form and supporting statement (letter of application) to recruitment@swanlea.co.uk

Closing date:    9am on Thursday 8th February 2024

Interviews:      Wednesday 21st February 2024

Swanlea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. The school reserves the right to carry out social media on applicants invited in for interviews. You can find our safeguarding policy on our website https://swanlea.co.uk/