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Design and Technology Teacher - Full-time/Part-time

The High Weald Academy, Strood, Rochester

  • Ref:KCC886-4003-238T
  • Posted:02/03/2018
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:23/03/2018 at 09:00
  • Interviews:tbc

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Teacher Design & Technology

Purpose of the role: To be responsible for the quality of teaching and learning in Design and Technology so that all students make good or better progress.

We are looking for a teacher of Design & Technology at Key Stages 3 and 4.  We will welcome applications from candidates looking for either a full or part-time post to start in April 2018, or as soon after as possible.

General expectations:

  • to teach Design & Technology at KS3 and KS4
  • to demonstrate high professional practice in all areas of work
  • to help progress the academy towards our vision, through a focus on raising the aspirations of students
  • to be an excellent role model for students, commanding respect and being a positive presence around the academy
  • to be efficient and effective, highly organised in all areas of work
  • to promote actively the academy’s ethos through actions and words
  • to adhere to the staff dress code
  • to participate in duties as directed.

Specific accountabilities:

  • to plan lessons effectively, taking account of the students’ ability
  • to mark work effectively, using the academy policy
  • to have high expectations of students and ensure that students’ aspirations are high
  • to record student progress so that you are able to talk knowledgably to parents/carers and other staff
  • to regularly set home learning
  • to provide all students with accurate, appropriate and helpful feedback so that they can make further progress
  • to use all academy policies and protocols effectively so that students can focus on learning
  • to participate in the work of the team, attending and being actively involved in meetings, producing further schemes of work and actively collaborating
  • to participate in professional development opportunities
  • to provide accurate assessment of students' achievement
  • to be aware of and adhere to teachers' professional standards 

    The Brook Learning Trust, working with The High Weald Academy, brings energy, passion and expertise to the education of our children. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to vetting checks including an Enhanced DBS check and references.  An overseas police check will be required by candidates who have worked or resided outside of the UK, in the last 5 years.

Only applications made using Brook Learning Trust application forms will be considered.  Please use your application to demonstrate how your skills and experience match those detailed in the job description.  Completed applications should be sent to careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk

Information about the school

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2021, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the range of benefits available to all LAT staff.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Suzanne Hutchings
  • Address:Brook Learning Trust, The High Weald Academy, Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2PY
  • Telephone: 01580 712754
  • Email: careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.