Hadleigh High School, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 5HU MPR/UPR Full time Permanent Reference: 6954 Required from September 2025 Hadleigh High School is seeking to appoint a full time motivated and inspirational teacher of Design Technology from September 2025. Technology is a popular subject at the school with students excelling at all levels. This post will involve teaching Design Technology to Years 7-11. We are happy to accept applications from teachers at any stage in their career and we can offer you the opportunity to progress within a supportive school environment. The Technology department offers: a supportive, well-resourced, and team-based department a positive learning and teaching experience in a friendly environment the opportunity to teach across examination and vocational courses very strong student uptake for examination and vocational courses at KS4 an inspirational Head of Department who will work with you as you become an outstanding teacher. About our School Hadleigh High School is a vibrant, student- focused 11 – 16 secondary school rated “Good” by Ofsted in January 2019. We foster a strong community and have great pride in our students and their achievements. Our examination results continue to improve year on year, but we still have ambitious plans for the future. Our Commitment to Your Career Hadleigh High School is committed to providing excellent continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities and career progression for all staff. We prioritise staff training and development and believe that all members of staff should have a thorough induction and an ongoing programme of training and professional development. Training is delivered every Monday, and it is divided between departmental sessions on subject pedagogy and broader professional enquiry accessed via the Great Teacher Toolkit. All colleagues are part of the whole school coaching programme where we review effective lesson structures and pedagogy, enabling all of us to continually reflect on our current teaching and always seek to improve. By investing in staff development our staff body is up to date with the latest thinking and practice in education. This in turn enables them to provide the best learning opportunities for our students, something we are passionate about every day we come to work. Our Vision We have an established reputation of nurturing high levels of attainment in our students alongside excellent pastoral support. We strive for high outcomes and also value high welfare, for both students and staff. Education should not be a choice between one or the other and we hold both in equal esteem. Our Learning As a comprehensive school, our curriculum breadth is incredibly important for us. We want all of our students to experience a wide range of subjects including Mathematics, English, Sciences, Humanities and Languages and proudly make a space for the Performing and Creative Arts. To find out more You are invited to visit the school and meet the team. Please call Suzy Ambler, PA to the Head Teacher on 01473 823496 or email: samblerhadleighhigh.net to make an appointment. How to apply To apply, please visit our website at: Hadleigh High School - Home Closing date: midday, 10 February 2025. Interview date: 13 February 2025. Penrose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.