Teacher of Design & Technology
Newton Abbot College, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NFThis job expired on 25 September 2023
Start date details
Immediate Start
Closing date
25 September 2023 at 9am
Date listed
14 September 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full-time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
Additional allowances
Leadership role and/or R&R available for the right candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Design and Technology teacher to inspire and educate our students in the fascinating world of design, engineering, and technology. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, fostering a love for creativity and innovation in our students. We have a thriving sixth form and would like to increase the uptake of students opting for Product Design A level.
We are looking for a classroom practitioner who is inspirational, dedicated and forward-thinking; determined to raise standards across all subject disciplines; creative, enthusiastic and committed to active learning; and an excellent team player.
We are looking for an ambitious leader-to-be who is keen to take on a leadership role within the department as the department and student uptake grow; and across the whole college promoting the STEM agenda, particularly in relation to CEIAG and increasing the uptake of STEM subjects by female students.
As a teacher you will:
- demonstrate excellent planning and organisational skills
- enthuse and motivate all students
- demonstrate incredibly high expectations
- believe that all students are capable of success.
- Be experienced in delivering the Design & Technology GCSE course
- have experience of delivering Product Design A level (or have a wish to teach the subject at A Level).
If you think you can make a difference to our students and relish the idea of joining our successful, supportive and highly motivated team in the delivery of an excellent education, then we want to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
Newton Abbot College is an over-subscribed secondary school with a growing Sixth Form that is situated in the heart of Newton Abbot, Devon. Our mission is to support, challenge and inspire every individual to be better than they ever dreamt they could be. To achieve this staff and students share the same set of values and drivers that underpin an ethos of traditional values and incredibly high expectations and a culture of high-quality teaching supported by exceptional pastoral care. Staff wellbeing and professional development are always a priority and we work hard to look after our staff and provide them with opportunities to develop their practice and, if they wish, further their careers. There is a very strong sense of community and team at Newton Abbot College; everybody looks out for one another and everybody is proud of their role; as together we grow our college from strength to strength.
Newton Abbot College (“Good” OFSTED April 2019) is part of the Ivy Learning Trust. We have exceptional expectations of our students and staff, and we welcome applicants who share our commitment to place student learning at the centre of everything we do. The Ivy Learning Trust is an inspiring place to work with staff who are dedicated to increasing opportunities, maximising outcomes and improving the life chances of all pupils. We prioritise nurturing and developing the talent of our staff; our induction programme is excellent, and all staff are involved in an innovative CPD programme. All Ivy Learning Trust schools form a wider family with a vision of inspiring excellence through collaboration.
If you like what you see and read and believe that you can support us in continuing to achieve great things here at Newton Abbot College, then do get in touch.
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About Newton Abbot College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1327 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Newton Abbot College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- MKemp@nacollege.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01626 367335
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