Job Title: Teacher of Design Technology
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: MPS - £31,650 to £43,607 / UPS - £45,646 to £49,084
Closing Date: Monday 9th June 2025, Midday
Start Date: September 2025 or January 2026
We are an oversubscribed, successful school with the number of pupils opting to take a technology subject at GCSE and A-level increasing each year. If you are ambitious and passionate about technology and recognise its importance for the development of all pupils and will strive to provide excellent results in our already successful department, we would like to hear from you!About us: We were recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted but are striving for Outstanding. We recently become an all-through school, the first in Cambridgeshire, and have pupils from age 4 - 18. The addition of our primary phase, over the coming years, will also provide lots of additional opportunities for staff to work in the primary phase as well as the secondary and Post-16.
Cromwell Community College offers the chance to join a strong and experienced team and for you to develop your skills and enhance your career development through a wealth of CPD opportunities which is a particular strength of The Active Learning Trust.
About the role: We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Technology teacher to join our secondary team at Cromwell Community College. You will need the ability to teach both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and there are also opportunities for teaching Key Stage 5.
We offer Design Technology, Engineering and Hospitality and Catering. We welcome applications from candidates who can teach in any of these areas. The Technology department is well-resourced and has a team of experienced and skilled teachers, supported by technicians.
Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students and to work in a forward-thinking academy with a commitment to inclusion and development. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Vivup Benefit System
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Teacher Pensions
We encourage you to visit us to find out more about this exciting opportunity. Please contact Caroline Buckle - cbuckle@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk to arrange a visit. The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.