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Job Title: Design Technology Teacher
Location: Wessex Lodge School, Frome, Somerset
Salary: Up to GBP36,000 per annum dependent on experience
Hours: Mon 8.30am - 4.30pm, Tues 8.30am - 6pm, Wed/Thurs 8.30am - 4pm, Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm PLUS PPA
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence
We are looking for a Design Technology Teacher/Tutor to join our fantastic team at Wessex Lodge School, Frome.
About the Role
We are looking for a creative, active and open-minded Design Technology Teacher to join our family feel team. You must have a keen interest in encouraging and inspiring even the most challenging of minds and behaviours. We are looking for candidates, who want to get involved, have their ideas heard, aren't afraid of getting dirty on the farm or in workshops and who are resilient, active and caring. There will be usual classroom lessons but also an expectation to use an alternative teaching approach on the farm and in workshops.
Previous experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN) isn't essential but it is preferred. If you have no experience, please research Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and the challenges it presents. We are looking for QTS or willing to take on further training for this position.
About us
Wessex Lodge School comprises of two main sites: Wessex Lodge School, the main school where classroom-based activities take place, the second site being Newmead Farm, located in Maiden Bradley and allows students the opportunity to explore subject paths which would otherwise not be available to them.
We have grown to support 40 students, aged 8 - 18 years old. Each student has individual needs based on developmental challenges, Social and Emotional Mental Health difficulties or Autism. We support them using individual plans and the THRIVE approach. Wessex Lodge offers all students an individualised education to improve life outcomes.
The established staff team come from a variety of previous occupations and have individual skills, which can be utilised, within this school. So, if you have an interest and/or qualifications in animal care, horticulture, construction, outdoor education, forestry or any other specific trade or hobby, we would love to hear from you!
Why join Acorn Education & Care?
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributions\"Your Wellbeing Matters\" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverAnd that's not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.