Teacher of Design & Technology

Granville Academy, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7JR

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  23 June 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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.

This is an open advert and we reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been found.

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.

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About Granville Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 800 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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/granville-academy (opens in new tab)

One of the key strengths of the Academy is the positive relationships between staff and students. We have a friendly, respectful and harmonious environment. We are truly inclusive and will not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Within our school community, students and staff are known, valued, developed and supported to be successful. We believe that every member of our community has the right to feel safe; tolerance, respect and fairness underpin the fabric of our ethos and are promoted through traditional British values such as treating each other with respect and being courteous and polite. We have a strong commitment to helping and encouraging our students to make a positive contribution to their community. Granville is at the heart of the Woodville community, and we take every opportunity to be involved in joint events and projects and are developing strong links with community stakeholders and external parties. The successful candidate will be keen to support this to address issues within a global, national and local context. 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. At Granville Academy, we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and futures every day. If you share this commitment and if you are passionate about young people, their opportunities and their life chances, we are the academy for you!

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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