[ref. f35708002] Teacher of Design & Technology
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a talented,creativeteacher to join our successful and forward thinking D&T team. This is an exciting time to join Priory Community School as we embark on our 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 have the skills and expertise to successfully deliver D&T at KS3 and contribute to the teaching and learning of D&T at KS4 in the vocational subjects we offer. We are lucky to be able to accommodate teachers who have a specialism in either D&T, Engineering, Hospitality & Catering or Construction.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.