Design & Technology and Food Teacher

Design & Technology and Food Teacher Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed teacher of Design and Technology who strives to secure the best possible outcomes for every pupil? Kennet School is looking to recruit an early career or experienced teacher to join our collaborative and successful department. We invest heavily in teacher development and provide opportunities for teachers at all points in their careers to learn and grow. We offer:

• a fantastic location next to an area of outstanding natural beauty and fast rail to London (45 minutes);
• an open and collaborative community which trusts its teachers;
• outstanding facilities and resources;
• high quality research-based professional development;
• a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
• Strong discipline through rigid procedures for managing behaviour including centralised detentions;
• a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff including flexible working hours;
• the opportunity to be part of an Ofsted 'Outstanding' School which believes 'better never stops'.
For further insight into this role and Kennet School, please download the application pack. We would like you to be:
• able to teach Design & Technology up to GCSE level, with practical skills and insights into the construction industry an advantage;
• able to inspire a love for cooking and nutrition through engaging, hands-on lessons at GCSE level, delivering practical and theoretical lessons that meet curriculum standards
• creative, forward-thinking attitude and unapologetically passionate about your subject;
• committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
• willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom;
• hard-working with excellent organisational skills.
How to Apply: The easiest way to apply is by accessing the role on www.TES.com and clicking the 'Quick Apply' button. Alternatively, you can download our application form from the 'Vacancies' section of our website and send your completed document to office@kennetschool.co.uk. The school's successes are well documented, but we believe that it is most impressive when seen in action. We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Mr G Clegg, Deputy Headteacher for more information. Deadline: Monday, 31 March 2025. Candidates selected for interview will be informed by telephone soon after. We reserve the right to interview before the application deadline in exceptional cases, so we encourage early applications. Interview Date: TBC Kennet School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We seek employees who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and, in line with KCSIE 2023, a social media check will be undertaken to validate details applicants have given to support a job application. Kennet School embraces flexible working, and we are open to discuss possibilities for flexible working across all positions. All reasonable adjustments may be discussed during interview.

Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed teacher of Design and Technology who strives to secure the best possible outcomes for every pupil? Kennet School is looking to recruit an early career or experienced teacher to join our collaborative and successful department. We invest heavily in teacher development and provide opportunities for teachers at all points in their careers to learn and grow.,
• able to teach Design & Technology up to GCSE level, with practical skills and insights into the construction industry an advantage;
• able to inspire a love for cooking and nutrition through engaging, hands-on lessons at GCSE level, delivering practical and theoretical lessons that meet curriculum standards
• creative, forward-thinking attitude and unapologetically passionate about your subject;
• committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school;
• willing to think creatively and take risks in the classroom;
• hard-working with excellent organisational skills.
  
  Kennet School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment. We value diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives and have a supportive and inclusive organisational culture. We would like our organisation to be representative of our community and the users of our services and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We seek employees who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of this over-subscribed and ambitious school. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and, in line with KCSIE 2023, a social media check will be undertaken to validate details applicants have given to support a job application.
Kennet School embraces flexible working, and we are open to discuss possibilities for flexible working across all positions. All reasonable adjustments may be discussed during interview.


• a fantastic location next to an area of outstanding natural beauty and fast rail to London (45 minutes);
• an open and collaborative community which trusts its teachers;
• outstanding facilities and resources;
• high quality research-based professional development;
• a range of personal benefits, including Cycle to Work Scheme, on site leisure centre and an active staff social committee;
• Strong discipline through rigid procedures for managing behaviour including centralised detentions;
• a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff including flexible working hours;
• the opportunity to be part of an Ofsted 'Outstanding' School which believes 'better never stops'.