Lead Practitioner - Design Technology

The Littlehampton Academy, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 6FE

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  7 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: LP1-LP5

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will

• Have a clear vision on how to improve standards and a track record of successful outcomes for all students

• Have expert knowledge of the curriculum and all assessment requirements

• Model the highest expectations and standards

• Enthuse students with a passion for their subject and enable them to give of their best

• Believe passionately that all children can achieve exceptional outcomes, no matter their starting point, background or needs

• Have strong evidence of a flexible and resilient approach, with an unrelenting "can do" attitude

• Plan strategically using analytical thinking and research- based evidence

• Be able to inspire colleagues to improve their practice and become expert teachers

• Be able to support and challenge both staff and students whilst maintaining good relationships

• Be committed to personal and professional development

What the school offers its staff

• Pay scales in line with the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document

• A contributory pension scheme - Teachers Pension Scheme

• Occupational Sick Pay in line with local authorities

• Wellbeing support through free access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme (offers tax and NI savings)

• Free on-site parking

• Free access to Fitness Suite

Further details about the role

For September 2024, we are seeking to appoint a knowledgeable and committed Lead Practitioner in Design Technology to raise the quality of teaching and learning across the department. DT is currently taught across the ability range at key stage 3. At key stage 4, AQA 3D Design is an option subject and we would like to develop it as an offer in the sixth form. This permanent position is offered on the Leading Practitioner scale, LP1-LP5 (£47,185-£52,074 per annum)

The successful candidate will work with senior colleagues to develop excellent classroom teaching practice and play a key role in the strategic direction of induction and CPD.

Our school is committed to providing excellent CPD at all levels, including weekly teaching and learning development for all and progression programmes for each career stage, from ECT to leadership.

Closing Date: midday on Tuesday 7 May 2024. We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the closing date so please apply early.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Littlehampton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

All successful applicants will be subject to a period of probation.

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Applying for the job

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About The Littlehampton Academy

• School type: Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1402 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Littlehampton Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: personnel@tla.woodard.co.uk
• Phone number: 01903 711120
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-littlehampton-academy (opens in new tab)

The Littlehampton Academy is a large academy recently designated by Ofsted as "Good" in all categories and with a year 7 cohort this year exceeding all previous numbers. We are proud to be part of the Woodard Academies Trust which has a distinctive core ethos supporting the development of both staff and students. The group motto: ‘opening minds, raising expectations, transforming lives’ is at the heart of everything we do and reflects our ambitions for all our students.

Situated on the beautiful West Sussex coast and with views of the South Downs, our academy has state-of-the-art facilities - including ample staff parking and a fitness suite. We are close to good transport links to surrounding towns, including Worthing, Chichester and Brighton.

Arranging a visit to The Littlehampton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@tla.woodard.co.uk.

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