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Teacher of Design Technology

Harlington Upper School · Dunstable · Central Bedfordshire

Job description

We seek a Teacher of Design Technology to join our successful school in September. The ideal candidate will have a strong subject knowledge and commitment to help students achieve their full potential. The role would suit either an established Teacher or an ECT.

We are a successful forward thinking Upper School based in a beautiful rural setting in the heart of central Bedfordshire with excellent transport links. We are very lucky to occupy a large site, with lots of green, outside space for our students and staff to enjoy.

We offer staff the opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive community with talented, caring and dedicated colleagues. We have implemented a 1pm Friday school finish to support staff and student well- being. Please see our Staff Wellbeing Charter for our wider approach to staff well-being.

What makes Harlington Upper School special is the real sense of community that you can see and sense as you walk around the school. Each individual child is important to us, and our expectation is that all our students will develop and grow as young people as they make their journey as part of our community. The quality of teaching is strong, and our staff are talented, caring and dedicated, and we are very proud of our staff and students. Prospective candidates are welcome to contact us for a tour of the school.

Benefits

Main/Upper Pay Scale. Would also suit an ECT

About this school

Harlington Upper School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 13–18

Good
Pupils
1,198
Avg teacher salary
£52,540
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.1:1
Academy trust
THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Location

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Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX