Description

Teacher of Design Technology at Cambourne Village College

To Start: September 2024.

Salary: MPS or UPS; Possibility of Second in Department TLR for suitably experienced candidate.

Contract: Full time, permanent.

ECTs: Welcome to apply.

It is an exciting time to join the Design and Technology Department for several reasons. Already well established with high standards of teaching and learning at Key stage 3 and 4, and a commitment to an innovative approach, we have recently expanded the department due to the growth of the school and our sixth form opening in September 2024. We are looking to appoint an ambitious and innovative Design and Technology teacher with a willingness to teach across all areas of the curriculum. We enjoy new workshops, computer rooms and classrooms with excellent facilities, equipment and resources in each. Our pupils are courteous and eager to learn, and they engage very well with our Key Stage 3 Design and Technology curriculum. At Key Stage 4 students have the option to study OCR GCSE (1-9) Design and Technology, Cambridge National in Engineering Manufacture or AQA Food and Nutrition. Our pupils will also have the option to study A-Level Design and Technology.

We are open to teachers of all specialisms, and we welcome applications from ECTs or more experienced staff. Please indicate in your letter of application what specialism you have skills and experience in, and what you think you could offer the Design and Technology Department.

The Design and Technology Department team is highly supportive and has worked with NQTs successfully over the last seven years, providing experienced and dedicated mentoring. We also work with the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge, to support PGCE students on placement at Cambourne Village College.

Full details are provided in the Further Information, Job Description and Person Specification. For any other queries and to arrange a visit, please contact James Russen, Assistant Principal,

Pre-application visits to the College are welcomed. Pre-application visits to the College are welcomed.

The current curriculum for all year groups can be viewed on the College website:

For further information, and to arrange a visit, please contact the HR Manager, Ramona Ross, on

Closing date: Noon on Monday 6th May 2024

The college reserves the right to interview and appoint within the application window.

How to apply

Please complete the Teacher Application Form located on the Cambourne Village College website and attach a letter of application (consisting of no more than 2 sides of A4 when printed). In your letter of application, please explain:

· The reason for your interest

· Your relevant track record that confirms you could fulfil the expectations of the role Your reflections on how you could contribute to the further development of Cambourne Village College as a truly excellent school

Applications should be submitted to: The HR department via Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for the successful candidate.