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  • Job Title

    DT Technician

  • Location

    Farnham, Surrey

  • Posted

    20th February 2024

  • Salary

    £24,580 - £28,569 (FTE)

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Design Technology Technician Start date: ASAP Contract: Part Time, Permanent Starting Salary: £24,580 – £28,569 (FTE)  Hours to be discussed, with a degree of flexibility. Te ...

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Overview

Weydon is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive Academy with Specialist Status in Science, NOR 1248, serving the southern part of Farnham and many of the local villages. The school enjoys a high reputation in the local area for its examination success and the breadth of educational opportunities it provides. In July 2009 the school gained an ‘outstanding’ grade from Ofsted and, within this judgement, 26 out of the 27 categories were also graded as outstanding. Students come to us from six main partner schools, with whom we work closely to ensure a smooth transition.

At 16, students move on to Farnham, Alton, Farnborough or Guildford Colleges. On entry to the school, students are placed in nine mixed-ability tutor groups of around 28 students. Students are placed in different pathways and this takes place progressively in more subjects as students move through the school. We believe in the personalised learning agenda: to equally support and challenge all students.

About Us

We believe in the personalised learning agenda: to equally support and challenge all students. We have a condensed Key Stage 3 for years 7 and 8. At Key Stage 4, students have the opportunity to take between 9-11 subjects to GCSE level. A number of students will also follow AS courses within the option system. Some students opt for a more flexible vocational package at Key Stage 4. Groups in Key Stage 4 within the core subjects are increased to 11 instead of 9 across the year, allowing small class sizes. We enhance the curriculum with a variety of activities and visits in all years. For those students who find the work more difficult we have a highly skilled Special Needs team who work closely with some students individually, in groups, in the classroom or in the new suite of rooms.

Weydon Multi Academy Trust

Stronger together; sharing practice, innovation and excellence.

As a Trust we celebrate our fourth birthday on the April 1, 2021. We are currently seven schools: four mainstream secondaries, together with three special schools. We believe passionately that as a family of schools we can provide a better standard of education than if we were in isolation and working on our own. We are stronger together!

During the last three years, we have increased the number of students in our academies by over 17%. All of our academies are now oversubscribed with over 3500 students and 500 staff.

 As a result of our success, we have gained over 7.3 million pounds of extra capital funding since the Trust was formed three years ago. A stunning endorsement.

 All of our secondaries are on an upward three-year trend for GCSE performance. Our special schools are very successful in ensuring that the students live a fulfilled and independent life after leaving school. All our academies are joyous places full of laughter and positivity.

 We improve more rapidly as a group of schools in a Trust than if we were a school on our own in an isolated position. We have achieved this rapid improvement by bringing staff and students together in a variety of forums, networks and groups to share ideas innovation and excellence. Our staff and students learn together as well as socialise together. This rapid improvement is not achieved at the expense of any school losing its own unique identity or its position within its community. Our academies have no ambition to all be the same. They are different in activities and context, but we share the same values and vision for our staff and students. Each academy is a creative force in its own right.

The Staff are incredibly dedicated and highly professional. It is an inspirational organisation, with outstanding facilities. Our salaries at least match national pay scales, and we offer additional staff benefits and excellent training.

For more details visit our website http://www.weydonmat.co.uk/


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If you're searching for your next teaching post, why not contact us now? You'll be working at a great school and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed teachers - send us your CV now via our School Talent Pool and say what sort of role you're looking for. 

By joining our School Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when a future vacancy occurs.

For more information about School Talent Pools visit www.eteach.com

Living and Working in Surrey

Surrey is a county of contrasts. Only a short journey from London, it also offers a quick escape into peaceful countryside. This pleasant environment is combined with transport links that include the M3, M23 and M25 motorways, road and rail to London, and easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

In spite of a population of just over a million in a comparatively small area of 650 square miles, 80% of the county is farmland, woods, heath and open land. Although Surrey is a wealthy county, there are areas of relative poverty, particularly around some of the larger towns and a number of schools have pupils with a wide diversity of nationalities, cultures and languages.

Booming economy
There have recently been several major town centre redevelopments in Surrey. In the field of education and research, centres include Royal Holloway University (London) at Egham and Surrey University at Guildford. New research related technologies are also represented at Surrey University's research park and many multinational companies continue to relocate from London to Surrey.

Environmental issues
In Surrey there is a need to balance environmental conservation with the requirement for more homes, roads and commercial development.

For teachers in schools interested in green issues, Surrey County Council promotes environmental awareness with a wide range of initiatives to develop pupils' knowledge and experience.

Tourism and leisure
Surrey provides a wealth of contrasting leisure activities. Among the historic sites are Hampton Court Palace and Runnymede, as well as National Trust properties such as Clandon and Polesden Lacey. Other attractions include picturesque villages, gardens, such as Wisley, racecourses and river trips. Surrey also has seven major arts venues.

Sports centres are also plentiful, among them the Spectrum Centre in Guildford, probably the most exciting leisure complex in the UK. Other first-class facilities are available in Camberley, Egham, Lingfield and Oxted.

For cyclists and walkers there is an extensive network of footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes and Surrey also boasts high-quality shopping malls, particularly in Kingston, Guildford and Camberley.

The Visit Surrey tourism website gives comprehensive information about all these leisure activities.

 

Travel
Surrey has good road and rail links to London, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

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Staff Benefits

Staff Benefits:  

• Weydon performance bonus scheme and pay scales.

•  State-of-the-art facilities and learning environment.

•  The Hub staff social area, staff workrooms.

• Free gym access to our fantastic Fitness Centre.

•  Staff sport, exercise classes and yoga.

• Whole staff social events.

•  Free lunch for those staff who eat in The Restaurant.

• iPad Air and laptop to assist with your planning and teaching.

•  Free tea and coffee at break time served in The Hub.

• Assisted car maintenance agreement with local garage.

• Health insurance cover through Westfield Health.

• Pension scheme and long term sickness cover.

• Opportunities to visit other countries such as Iceland, Ghana, USA and Sri Lanka as part of school visits.

Arriving as an NQT

Arriving as an NQT
 

You will be employed and trained through i2i, our teaching school alliance. We have developed an excellent support program which includes:

• Weekly NQT meetings with a focus on teaching and learning and meeting professional standards.

• A preparation day which will prepare you for all you need to know on your first day.

• A programme of outstanding teacher observations.

• A professional mentor.

• An online community to share teaching strategies and ideas.

• Developmental observations and classroom support.

• Access to online professional development route map.

• Access to our professional development library.