Second in Design and Technology

Samuel Ryder Academy - St Albans

Secondin Design and Technology

MPS/UPS+ TLR2a allowance

Full Time

Startdate:
January 2027

Samuel Ryder Academy seeks an enthusiastic and inspirational Second in Design and Technology to teach across the age and ability range. Thispost offers the opportunity to work closely with the Design and Technology teamas it continues to grow with new opportunities.

OFSTED inspected the Academy in April
2026 and judged the school as 'Strong Standard' in 6 categories and the'Expected Standard' in the remaining 2 categories.

The successful applicant will have aclear vision for the faculty and the strategic leadership skills to deliver improvements. You will be an outstanding practitioner who has the vision,energy and drive to further improve standards of achievement and ensure teaching is of the highest across all key stages.

The Academy has a clear vision and ethos which has led to outstanding results and is the school of choice for local parents. Our specialisms are English andNew Technologies, and as an Apple Distinguished School and Regional Training Centre for Apple, we have innovative use of iPad technology across theschool. There are excellent facilities for both staff and students.

The Academy is part of Scholars'Education Trust (SET), an established, cross phase, multi-academy trust formedin 2012.

Diversity
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Scholars' Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want toattract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring ourstaff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Closing date for applications: 9am 21stOctober 2026

Date of Interview: 23rdOctober 2026

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged

Thetrust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not 'protected' asdefined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (asamended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. Allposts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Ifyou are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background doesnot automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.