Teacher of Design & Technology
Granville Academy, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7JRThis job expired on 27 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
27 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
3 October 2023
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time: Term Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000 – £43,685 (MPS/UPS)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Design & Technology teacher with an infectious passion for the subject and a specialism in Product Design and/or Engineering to join us.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for you to create innovative and exciting learning opportunities for our students. You will be part of a wider Technology team and will receive excellent support and opportunities for development within the academy and across the Trust.
You must be confident in the delivery of Design and Technology and have the ambition and dedication to continue to develop the curriculum in line with current practice and research in effective teaching. This will include teaching DT across Key Stage 3.
You will be able to support the promotion of excellent standards of student learning, achievement, progress, attainment and behaviour through working effectively and collaboratively. You will be passionate about your specialist subject and seek to inspire students within all areas of Technology. You must have the ambition and dedication to continue to support the development of the curriculum and wider curriculum in line with current practice and research in effective teaching.
You will be passionate about your specialism and recognise the importance and impact that these areas of the curriculum have on a student’s wider life, on their ability to be responsible, moral global citizens, ready to take their place in a tolerant and diverse world, confident and well informed to articulate and engage in debate and community life. Your input will be invaluable and must aim to inspire students within all areas of the curriculum.
What the school offers its staff
The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:
- Delivering a high-quality education
- Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
- Establishing and developing robust governance
- Ensuring financial probity and viability
- Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
- Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust
The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD and professional development, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust.
We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership
- BHSF healthcare scheme
Further details about the role
Technology benefits from purpose-built, modern, fantastic facilities that provide a stimulating environment across all disciplines. We have resourced the area well with equipment that serves our students well within all areas of their studies, and it is an environment staff and students are rightfully proud of.
If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please call 01283 216765 and ask to speak to Rachel Lane, HR Officer.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
About Granville Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 889 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Granville Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- careers@deferrerstrust.com
- Phone number
- 01283 216765
Granville Academy joined Affinity Learning Partnership in 2017. We are a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.
Here at Granville Academy, we are on a truly exciting journey of improving standards and outcomes in our pursuit of excellence. We are already seeing results with good behaviour recognised in our recent Ofsted report.
Good behaviour provides the foundations for high-quality teaching and learning to thrive. It allows teachers to focus on their craft and to teach well. High-quality teaching is sacrosanct and is the absolute focus of our next chapter, ensuring that great teaching impacts positively on the outcomes of all within our care.
Our visitors tell us that our Academy offers them a warm welcome with a calm atmosphere conducive to high-quality teaching and learning. We are a passionate and committed group of staff who support each other to be the best that we can be.
Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.
Arranging a visit to Granville Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@deferrerstrust.com.
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