What skills and experience we're looking for
Millthorpe School is looking to appoint an inspirational teacher with a proven record of outstanding practice, or the potential to become outstanding with our support, to work within our technology teaching team to enable our students to become ‘the best that they can be.’
The successful candidate must be a highly effective and reflective teacher, with the confidence to teach across all Design Technology disciplines. The role will also include some teaching of KS4 Child Development, so experience in this area would be an advantage. You will be committed to ensuring the highest standards for our young people to support their future learning and adult life.
The Creative Faculty currently comprises six teachers and two technicians. As well as a Head of Faculty there are two subject leaders who support aspects of Design Technology leadership, and a subject leader for Art. The department has a number of experienced teachers and others newer to the profession.
All students study Design Technology at KS3 and the faculty run many popular courses at KS4 including Art, Graphics, 3D Design, Textiles, Food and Engineering. Colleagues often teach in areas of specialisms at KS4 and across disciplines at KS3. Art is currently taught by Art specialists. You would be required to teach various aspects of Design Technology.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 10 March 2025.
Further information about the school can be found on the school website:
An application form and further details are available to download from the Trust website:
Please email completed applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Kavina Rothenburg, Acting Principal
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.
Commitment to safeguarding
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.