DT Teacher
Ryde Academy, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3LN16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
21 February 2025 at 11:28am
Date listed
24 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31650 - £49084 per annum
DT Teacher job summary
Salary: Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed Term, Maternity Cover
Start date: As soon as possible
With you in our classrooms, we can change lives.
We're looking for a dedicated teacher to join our ambitious, supportive team at Ryde Academy, on the Isle of Wight. You will be teaching KS3 Design Technology (ideally textiles and graphics) within this maternity cover role, starting as soon as possible.
Ready to make an impact?
Join us to play a vital role in shaping young lives and helping every student reach their potential. At Ryde Academy, you'll collaborate with inspiring colleagues who share your commitment, with the support and resources you need to focus on what matters most - providing an excellent education in every classroom, every day.
Ryde's Design Technology department is a highly STEM focused area of the academy. We are committed to providing students with a high-quality education, linked to real world problem solving that fosters creativity, innovation, and practical skills.
We offer a diverse range of courses, including:
* Product Design
* Textiles
* Graphics
* Engineering
Our department is well-equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including:
* Workshops
* 3D printers
* Laser cutters
Our commitment to excellence is expansive - academic excellence is just one part of that. We are just as serious about the wider curriculum and the overall experience of being at school. We believe schools should be joyful and fun, places where children want to be, where they are eager to learn, and where they can truly excel.
Ryde Academy
Ryde Academy, based on the Isle of Wight, is an 11 to 18 years Secondary Academy and is sponsored by Lift Schools. The school is set in spacious grounds and had a completely new state of the art building in 2017.
Known as the "Garden Isle" because of its beautiful landscape, unspoilt beaches, rugged coastline and beautiful countryside; the Isle of Wight is a perfect place to raise a family.
Judged as 'Good' by Ofsted in November 2022, Ryde Academy is a school that pupils feel proud to attend, with a calm and orderly environment. Staff are also proud to work at the school and recognise that leaders are considerate of their workload.
At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a fixed term, maternity cover position for one year- until February 2026. Early applications are strongly encouraged as we will be reviewing applications upon receipt.
Closing date: 24 February 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Ryde Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1480 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ryde Academy website (opens in new tab)
Ryde Academy, located on the northeast coast of the Isle of Wight. We believe in the power of education to transform lives, and this is your chance to shape the future, drive excellence, and create a lasting legacy of achievement.
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