Teacher (Design and Technology) - Aberaeron Comprehensive School

Salary: 30,742 - 47,340 *

About the role
We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated teacher of Design Technology - textiles, on a full-time contract.

Design and Technology is a successful and popular department within the school. At Key Stage 3, pupils have Design and Technology for 4 hours a fortnight as part of a carousel system. At Key Stage 4 we offer Engineering, Resistant Materials, Food & Nutrition, Textiles and Health & Social Care. A range of courses are offered at A level. The department benefits from technician support.

Ysgol Gyfun Aberaeron is a naturally bilingual school, and it is our aim to support each pupil to be bilingual by the time they leave. We have over 600 pupils with approximately 100 in the sixth form. We aim to create a hard-working environment in which pupils can enjoy academic success, and develop personally and emotionally, by virtue of social and cultural activities. Pupils are encouraged to do their best at all times, to achieve the highest possible standards for life during and after their school years.

The successful candidate will be:

• an outstanding teacher of DT
• able to teach textiles across the age and ability range
• a team player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• committed to raising standards and someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher
• able to teach outside of their subject specialism

Job Description and Person Specification

You are welcome to telephone for an informal chat or to arrange a visit - please contact Mr O Jones, Headteacher or Miss Y Howells, Head of Department at 01545 570217 or at swyddfa@ygaberaeron.org.uk

Interview date: 20/11/2024

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture
We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

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