Teacher of Design Technology

1 month ago

Rushden, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom The Ferrers School Full time

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, inspirational and highly motivated professional to play a key part in one of our creative subjects. The successful candidate would join our Art and Design Technology department and work with the team to continue to drive up standards.

At The Ferrers School, we are committed to developing an academic culture where the highest standards are expected of staff and students.

The successful candidate will be a highly committed team player, with a true passion for Art and DT and an understanding of the strategies required to motivate and inspire students. They will play a part in promoting the subject throughout the school.

Staff in the department are welcoming and supportive; it is that sense of 'team' that we feel gives every student the best opportunity for success.

We welcome applications from ECTs and we run a highly supportive and successful ECT programme. We would welcome interest from unqualified candidates who would be interested in the opportunity of training with us. We also have a strong track record of leadership development and succession planning for an ambitious candidate who is keen to progress to leadership in the future.

This is an exciting time to be joining the the school. We have secured improving outcomes over the last 3 years which were validated in our recent Ofsted report (July 2021) where The Ferrers School was found to be 'Good' in all areas. These five areas are: 'The Quality of Education', 'Behaviour and Attitudes', 'Personal Development', 'Leadership and Management', and 'Sixth Form Provision'.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit:

The Ferrers, like Meridian Trust, is also driven by our ability to adapt to the changing educational landscape led by determined staff who bring our community alive with their enthusiastic personalities, unshakeable work ethic and their commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences for our children. What makes The Ferrers School, and the Trust different is that we know how to nurture and bring out the very best in our talented staff.

Benefits of working for us:

As a multi-academy trust of 30 schools, Meridian Trust can provide a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff. With an initial teaching training facility and a teaching hub network within our Trust, there are ample opportunities to both, get into teaching, and develop within the profession.

As well as the above we also offer:

· Unlimited access to CPD via Meridian Learning

· Free annual eye tests

· Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support

· Unlimited value cycle to work scheme

To see the full range of benefits available, please visit Employee Benefits - Meridian Trust

"Leaders and governors have established a positive school culture. Their clear vision has united staff. Leaders have ensured that all staff receive high-quality professional development. Staff say that they strongly value these opportunities". Ofsted report July 2021

How to apply

Should you wish to join us, please complete the application form and submit a supporting statement. We would highly recommend a visit to the school.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are encouraged.

Please contact Alison Davies to make an appointment on

Closing date for applications is 8.00am Friday 21st June

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The postholder has an implicit duty to promote the welfare and safeguarding of all children and young people. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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