Teacher of Textiles, Art and Design Technology (Graduate Trainee) – Uppingham Careers

Teacher of Textiles, Art and Design Technology (Graduate Trainee)

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Job details

Contract hours: Full time
Basis: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits. Accommodation will be available.
Location: Uppingham
Closing date: 14 March 2025, 9:00 am

Description

Uppingham School, one of the UK’s leading independent schools, is seeking to appoint a first-rate graduate to train as a teacher of Textiles, Art and Design Technology from September 2025.

About the Role

This position would suit a recent graduate with a specialism in Textiles, eager to gain teaching experience while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You will gain experience in a superbly resourced Art and Design faculty, building on the strong interest in Textiles in all year groups. Some teaching across the Design Technology department is also envisaged, with opportunity to also develop in Art, depending on your expertise.

During your first year, you will complete a PGCE while teaching a reduced timetable and it is anticipated that you will have the opportunity to complete your Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction years at Uppingham, where you will receive continuous support from a dedicated team.

The person appointed will be a strong, dynamic character with excellent subject knowledge, a good degree and appropriate rapport with pupils. They will have high personal and professional standards, with pastoral instincts and must be willing to play a full part in the life of this seven-day week boarding school, by taking on responsibilities in addition to teaching.

Textiles, Art and Design Technology at Uppingham

Uppingham has an outstanding tradition in Art and Design. The Textiles, Art and DT departments are housed in the award-winning Leonardo Centre, former pupil Piers Gough’s exciting glass fronted building. Specialist facilities are housed in large open plan studio spaces with further areas devoted to Textiles, and Photography, a library and a recently installed Apple Mac suite.

What we offer:

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

  • 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School’s private health scheme
  • Discount on School fees
  • Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
  • 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
  • Westfield healthcare
  • Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • In house Occupational Health Service
  • Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
  • Free staff lunches during term-time
  • Free annual Flu vaccinations
  • Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
  • Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
  • Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”

The closing date for applications is Friday 14th March 2025, 9.00am.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 20th March 2025.

Teacher of Textiles, Art and Design Technology (Graduate Trainee) – Candidate Information Pack

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All positions at the School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore ALL convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered ‘spent’ under the Act) MUST be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. All information given will be treated as confidential and each case will be taken on its merits. Failure to disclose this information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or immediate termination of employment.

Uppingham School is an equal opportunities employer.

Working at Uppingham

Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. Our community is made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.