Second in Design and Technology

Samuel Ryder Academy - St Albans Second in Design and Technology MPS/UPS + TLR2a allowance Full Time Start date: January 2027 Samuel Ryder Academy seeks an enthusiastic and inspirational Second in Design and Technology to teach across the age and ability range. This post offers the opportunity to work closely with the Design and Technology team as 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 a clear 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 and New Technologies, and as an Apple Distinguished School and Regional Training Centre for Apple, we have innovative use of iPad technology across the school. 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 formed in 2012. Diversity : Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Closing date for applications: 9am 21st October 2026 Date of Interview: 23rd October 2026 We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged Declaration of criminal offences The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.