Required: from September 2025
Uppingham School, one of the UK's leading independent schools, is seeking to appoint a first-rate graduate to train as a teacher of Textiles, Art and Design Technology from September 2025.
About the Role
This position would suit a recent graduate with a specialism in Textiles, eager to gain teaching experience while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will gain experience in a superbly resourced Art and Design faculty, building on the strong interest in Textiles in all year groups. Some teaching across the Design Technology department is also envisaged, with the opportunity to also develop in Art, depending on your expertise.
During your first year, you will complete a PGCE while teaching a reduced timetable and it is anticipated that you will have the opportunity to complete your Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction years at Uppingham, where you will receive continuous support from a dedicated team.
The person appointed will be a strong, dynamic character with excellent subject knowledge, a good degree and appropriate rapport with pupils. They will have high personal and professional standards, with pastoral instincts and must be willing to play a full part in the life of this seven-day week boarding school, by taking on responsibilities in addition to teaching.
Textiles, Art and Design Technology at Uppingham
Uppingham has an outstanding tradition in Art and Design. The Textiles, Art and DT departments are housed in the award-winning Leonardo Centre, former pupil Piers Gough's exciting glass fronted building. Specialist facilities are housed in large open plan studio spaces with further areas devoted to Textiles, and Photography, a library and a recently installed Apple Mac suite.
What we offer:
1. 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School's private health scheme
2. Discount on School fees
3. Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
4. 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
5. Westfield healthcare
6. Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
7. Contributory pension scheme
8. Employee Assistance Programme
9. In house Occupational Health Service
10. Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
11. Free staff lunches during term-time
12. Free annual Flu vaccinations
13. Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
14. Cycle to Work scheme
15. Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer
16. Recognised as a "Mindful" employer
17. Recognised as "Investors in Diversity"
For further details about this unique opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is Friday 14th March 2025, 9.00am.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 20th March 2025.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
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