Teacher of Design Technology - Textiles

We're looking to appoint a Teacher of Design and Technology (Textiles Specialism) on a Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover with an Easter Start date. The Design & Technology Faculty consists of nine specialist teachers and three technicians. Within this team there are areas of particular responsibility for the curriculum, under the overall management of the Head of Faculty. Design and Technology has an important role to play in the lives of our students and they are supported by an excellent D&T team, and the teaching and learning takes place in a wonderful purpose built environment which has excellent design and make facilities. Our Roll of Honour Board logs the increasing number of students who have achieved excellent exam results and who have chosen to follow a career in design. Our School Sheldon School is a standalone academy with approximately 1,650 students, making it one of the largest secondary schools in Wiltshire. As a co-educational secondary school and sixth form for students aged 11 to 18, we have been an Academy since April 2011. Our Vision To provide high-quality education, enrichment and pastoral care that improves the life chances of all students.

• Sheldon school is a family, where high quality relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure that all students feel safe and cared for.
• We aim to ensure that every student can thrive regardless of social background, academic ability or special educational need.
• We recognise that education is more than what happens in the classroom and are rightly proud of the experiences students will receive through our extra- curricular offer, trips and visits.
• We pride ourselves on having the highest expectations of all students and staff.
• We are passionate about working together with parents and our wider community to ensure success for all our pupils.
• We are kind, brave and try our best at all times
In 2024: our Ofsted inspection recognised us as "Good" in all areas; academic outcomes improved across a range of metrics; and we had a strong financial performance, strengthening our reserve position. We are a successful school with high ambitions. Our Values Be kind means that we are thoughtful and considered about how we treat ourselves and others and we always show gratitude. Be brave means that we are confident learners who contribute in lessons. We don't make excuses and we accept that we all make mistakes and learn from them. Be the best you means we give 100% each and every day to be the best we can be. We believe that success comes through showing ambition, grit and stamina. How to make an application In line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.