Teacher of Design and Technology (Mat cover) - Felpham Community College

About Us

Felpham Community College is an 11-18 local authority, mixed comprehensive with 1600 students on roll and a successful sixth form. In October 2024 OFSTED confirmed our 'Good' status originally achieved in January 2016.

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We ask that candidates submit their application to as soon as possible as some interviews may take place before the closing date.

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Job Details

Salary: Mainscale/UPS

Contract Type: Temporary - maternity leave cover

Working Pattern: Part-time

Location: Felpham Community College, Felpham Way, Felpham, West Sussex PO22 8EL

Interviews: Dates to be advised

What You Need to Succeed

We are seeking to appoint a design and technology teacher, with experience in hospitality and catering, 3D design, and textiles, to join an established and effective team of specialists for a maternity cover.

The successful applicant will be keen to immerse themselves in this stimulating environment and be a creative and effective practitioner. They would be required to teach all design and technology areas across Key Stages three and four. A desire to build strong, effective relationships with students and staff to create a cohesive, inclusive and positive school environment is also sought.

The department has detailed, well resourced schemes of work for every key stage and well planned and structured lessons. Teachers regularly share ideas and work collaboratively to develop and improve these schemes of work and lessons to ensure high standards of teaching and learning. This role would suit an NQT or more experienced colleague.

Further Information

Felpham Community College and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references. Online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks.