Lead Teacher of Engineering, Design and Technology (2nd in Department) Permanent Full time Required 1st September 2025 Salary: Main Scale 3 to Upper Scale 3: £35,674 - £49,084 per annum TLR 2.1 £3,391 per annum John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint an individual who is a creative, flexible and enthusiastic teacher with the ability to step up to the role of Lead Teacher, 2nd in Department to join our growing school. The successful candidate will be our second in department, supporting the Subject Leader of EDT, with an ability to deliver to Key Stage 4 our Food qualification curriculum, or have a desire to learn. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has the desire to take their career to the next level and therefore we would prefer someone with a minimum of two years teaching experience. You will be able to work as part of a team and will be committed to raising standards and outcomes by delivering engaging and enriching Design and Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4. Class sizes for all our EDT subjects are limited to 20 children and all our children have the ability to do practical lessons in our extensively equipped specialist classrooms. If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Peach, by emailing headteacherpaphs.jtmat.co.uk or telephoning 01283 247900. Our Headteacher Mr McArthur, is always available to show prospective candidates around our school. Completed application forms are available to view or download from our website www.jtmat.co.uk Careers – John Taylor Multi-Academy Trustand should be emailed to recruitmentphs.jtmat.co.uk Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: Friday 2nd May 2025 at 9.00am Interview: Friday 9th May 2025 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.