Are you a confident and passionate teacher who has an unwavering commitment to ensure all students not only benefit from a first-class technology curriculum, but develop a sense of enquiry, enthusiasm and understanding of the practical applications of their learning?
Penistone Grammar School has a vacancy for a full-time Teacher of Technology who has the enthusiasm and drive to join our technology team. The successful candidate will primarily be teaching the Edexcel GCSE D&T Timbers specialism at KS4 but must also have a willingness and enthusiasm to teach across all DT curriculum areas at KS3.
Experience of teaching A-level Product Design would be desirable.
Contract: Full time
Salary Range: MPS/UPS (ECTs are welcome to apply)
Start Date: Easter or September 2025
About the role:
You will be a first-class practitioner who will thrive upon the commitment our students have to their learning, a teacher who has the determination and talent to make a difference in the life of each and every student you teach; a teacher who shares our vision and can inspire our young people to achieve more than they believe is possible.
The successful candidate should have previous experience of teaching technology at KS3 and KS4, and ideally KS5. The ability to use and teach 3D CAD, 2D Design and Photoshop would be desirable for KS3 graphics and GCSE.
About our school:
Our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Determined, Be Proud and Be Supportive. We are also extremely proud of our value-driven approach. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results across all subjects and are recognised as one of the highest
performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes. Our A-level results and destinations are equally impressive, with the school placed in the top 10% in the country for the last 3 years of validated outcomes, and over 90% of students gaining entrance to their preferred choice of university in 2024. We are committed to professional development for all staff, regardless of role. We have an innovative staff development programme, which truly empowers teachers to take control of their own professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model. Regardless of what point you are at in your career and whatever your aspirations may be, Penistone Grammar School can support you to achieve them.
As a school, we pride ourselves on evidence-informed practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to the success of all students, both academically and pastorally. If you share our vision, we want you to be part of our team.
Who can I speak to for more information?
For an application form and pack please contact our Recruitment Partner, Jennifer Goodson at Hays Education on 0114 2721470 or Jennifer.Goodson@hays.com
Further information can be found at www.hays.co.uk/jobs/penistone-grammar-school or https://penistonegs.uk/current-vacancies
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Monday 3 February 2025 at 9.00am.
- Jennifer Goodson