The John of Gaunt School is a proud member of EQUA Mead Learning Trust. Our family of like-minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school’s distinctive character.  We believe all children and young people have the right to a great education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; it is our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success. 

Across our Trust, we want our children and young people to be inspired by their learning, and to instil in them a motivation and aspiration to succeed in all they do. Our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people, encouraging and preparing them to do their very best in their learning both within the curriculum and beyond. 

High quality teaching is a priority, coupled with strong nurturing support, where adults genuinely care about the wellbeing of the children and young people in their care. It’s our aim to meet the needs of each child individually and we provide the resources and staff to achieve this. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a wonderfully creative learning environment to fascinate every child.  Aspirations for excellence underpin all that we do; our schools are highly inclusive and we are proud to have high expectations of our children and young people. 

Children and young people in our schools are happy and safe, motivated to reach their full potential and equipped to become resilient, independent learners. They are prepared to live responsibly and peacefully in the spirit of understanding, and opportunities to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills are woven into all aspects of school life.

 Inclusion is the beating heart of our organisation, and we cherish it in our staff just like we do in our children. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our communities and welcome applications from anyone with the skills and experience to do the role they are applying to, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. We recognise the value and contribution every member of our staff makes to our schools, and in return for their dedication and commitment we provide:

• A clear vision with purpose and values that are supported by all our staff
• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic staff and children in all of our schools
• A highly organised and very supportive team
• A clear, comprehensive induction process
• Generous employer contributions to the Local Authority Pension Scheme 

Our mission is to make sure that all our students, regardless of their circumstances, discover their personal best and thrive academically, individually and socially.  We are relentless in driving high expectations and make no apology for ensuring high standards across the school. We will continually ensure every student achieves excellent results, with high-quality teaching and a first-class curriculum, underpinned by outstanding cultural capital experiences and exceptional pastoral care.

The role: 

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Director of Learning: Design Technology who is a dynamic classroom practitioner and inspirational leader of Design Technology. The successful candidate will be a specialist in resistant materials and/or product design. You will have an imaginative and creative approach to teaching and learning, together with a commitment to raising student achievement at all levels and a shared belief in our inclusive ethos.

You will need to bring a sense of energy to the role and a desire to continually improve and have the skills and drive to inspire our students, coupled with high expectations and strong interpersonal skills. You will be joining a team of enthusiastic and dedicated teachers who care passionately about their students and are committed to raising standards and enjoyment in the subject. All members of the team have their own classroom. We are looking for a talented classroom practitioner, whether experienced and looking for a fresh challenge.

Please note that early applications are encouraged and the school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement

For further information and a candidate briefing pack, please see the attached documents