Teacher of Technology

About the role

Teacher of Technology

Rickmansworth School

About the role

Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth

Contract type: Part - time, 0.8 FTE - Permanent

Salary: Salary: MPS/UPS incl. Fringe plus Recruitment & Retention Allowance

of £2,000 per annum for 3 years

Start Date: September 2025

Rickmansworth School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Technology Teacher (with the ability to deliver Product Design / Resistant Materials and Food) to join our vibrant and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and engage students in the world of design, technology, and food studies, helping them develop a strong understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject. As an Innovation and Design Teacher at our school, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, with the potential to teach at Key Stage 5. You will play a key role in the success of the department and the development of the school’s curriculum in design technology and food. If you are committed to fostering creativity, innovation, and practical skills in students while creating an inspiring learning environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. As there is a demonstrable skill shortage for this post, the successful candidate could apply for a priority admission place for their own child.

About the Innovation & Design Department:

Following the ‘resurrection’ of Technology provision at Rickmansworth School, we are looking to expand the current team who very recently acquired a brand new Innovation & Design Centre. The new Centre boasts two multi-use Technology workshops, a design studio and a prep room. The final phase of the Innovation & Design upgrade programme occurred in Summer 2023 with £100K+ investment in the refurbishment of our Food Technology room. The team is well-supported by an experienced technician.

The post will require the successful applicant to deliver technology and food technology to (at least) KS3.

Applications from ECT’s are welcome.

In return, we will offer you

• Outstanding CPD opportunities to support your professional growth

• A school with exemplary student behaviour, where learning is valued

• A collaborative working environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do

• Highly skilled and supportive staff, working together to make a difference

• A comprehensive wellbeing programme to ensure you feel valued and supported

Rickmansworth School is an outstanding, highly sought-after 11-18 co-educational academy, consistently achieving excellent academic results. With around 1560 students, soon to grow to 1575, we provide a nurturing and dynamic environment for ambitious young people. Our strong academic track record at both GCSE and A-Level ensures that the vast majority of our students go on to their first-choice universities.

Further information is available from our website - https://www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk

We encourage potential candidates to contact Rickmansworth School for an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the School, please contact the School on 01923 773296 or email applications@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer who has a zero tolerance to bullying and all types of harassment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applications Process

Deadline for applications: 08:00 Thursday 08 May 2025

Interviews: Friday 16 May 2025

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserved the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of application we receive if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

Selection Process:

We are required for only shortlisted candidates to conduct online searches about an applicant as part of our shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2024 in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. On signing the declaration on application you will be agreeing to the acknowledgement that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where there will be a number of related tasks, details of which will be discussed on the day. Interviews will be held with the Headteacher and possibly another member of SLT. There will also be a tour of the school estate and this may be conducted by other members of the school community.