Teacher of Technology with Second in Department TLR 2a £3,214 per annum

The Trust

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust has a vacancy a full time Teacher of Technology (Product Design) with a Second in Department responsibility, for September 2024. The vacancy is based at Kenilworth School and Sixth Form. 

Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is the only secondary school in the community of Kenilworth, is oversubscribed with engaged and motivated pupils. In September 2023 we opened our doors of Kenilworth School after relocating to a brand new, bespoke campus on Glasshouse Lane, Kenilworth.

The Technology Department is split over three floors, comprising of 3 workshops (one with attached laser cutting room), 1 CAD/ CAM classroom, 2 Food preparation and Nutrition classrooms, 3 Textiles classrooms, 1 large Technology staff base and 3 prep rooms. All classrooms are fully equipped with large interactive TV screens.

Ofsted rated the school as Outstanding in November 2023, maintaining our rating from 2013. The school is well resourced to support the delivery of the subject. The post holder will join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development.

Our educational ethos encourages our students to be responsive, resilient, to have reasoning, be reflective and resourceful in their learning.

The Department

As a Teacher of Technology, you will join a focussed, forward-thinking department.  We are looking for someone who is able to apply energy and enthusiasm to their work and the department.

You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of all of our students at Kenilworth School. 

The Role

The successful applicant should be aspirational, innovative and have a genuine engaging enthusiasm for the teaching and learning of Technology across all key stages. As Second in Department the postholder would support the Head of Department. 

We would welcome applications from ECTs or experienced teachers.

We can offer you:

·        Excellent CPD opportunities

·        A supportive team of colleagues within the Department and across the school

·        A positive, community school environment with an innovative learning culture

·        A dedicated and forward-looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students

·        Shared on-line resources to support the development of student learning

·        A wide enrichment programme in which you can participate

·        Employee well-being benefits via our Health Employee Assistant programme (Benenden) which includes 24/7 access to a GP, mental health well-being, private medical care, discounts on the high street and gyms, free use of the on-site gym, a laptop and on-site free parking and free electric car charging

To Apply

Please go to the vacancies section on our website, Vacancies - Kenilworth School (ksn.org.uk)  to download an application form, job description, person specification and equal opportunities form.

Please email your completed application to Deena Perry, HR Manager at D.Perry@kmat.org.uk.

Please note we cannot accept a CV alone as an application.

We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview before the closing date, should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early applications are therefore advised and welcomed.

Safeguarding

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

Closing date: Monday 8 April 2024 at 9am