Teacher of DT
The Aylesbury Vale Academy, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0WS6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
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
- MS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a highly ambitious, committed and dynamic professional to join our Design and Technology department; someone who is passionate about their subject, communicates well with young people and makes a positive impact on their learning.
The Design & Technology department comprises of 4 full-time teachers, including the Curriculum Leader and 2 full-time Technicians. Our teachers are all passionate and skilled with our own areas of expertise. We work collaboratively to support each other both with the demands of our work and our wellbeing. The department has recently had investment in 3D printing facilities, as well as a laser cutter and a laptop trolley available in each DT room/workshop. We run a number of extra-curricular activities and educational trips throughout the year.
Design Technology, Engineering and Hospitality and Catering are popular Key Stage 4 options. The successful candidate will be able to teach Key Stage 4 in at least one of these specialist areas,across a wide range of abilities and be an inspirational practitioner.
At Key Stage 3, we work on a carousel basis through DT material areas. Students develop their knowledge, understanding and practical skills in line with the National Curriculum. The successful candidate will be confident in delivering at this level in all areas (including Food Technology, Textiles and STEM). Teachers retain their classes throughout the year and deliver the different projects.
At Key Stage 4, our students currently follow:-
- AQA GCSE Design Technology
- NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering
- WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award Hospitality and Catering
The successful candidate will have a passion about learning, be an excellent teacher, have great subject knowledge with both theory and practical aspects within any specialist area of Design Technology/ Engineering/Hospitality and Catering and strong inter-personal skills. A proficiency in the teaching and use of CAD/CAM is also essential within our Design Technology and Engineering subjects.
The successful candidate will value developing key employability and life skills such as analysing evidence, considering impact, critical thinking, research, reciprocation and value developing literacy.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
What the school offers its staff
There are a wide range of staff benefits that are available to all members of staff employed directly by The Aylesbury Vale Academy. Some of the benefits include:
- A workplace fully committed to the principles of the DfE Wellbeing Charter
- Priority admissions for school staff
- Access to high quality professional development. All staff have a subscription to access the National College. We also support many staff in completing qualifications such as NPQ, QTS, apprenticeships, etc.
- Disaggregated INSET days with elements dedicated to professional development and time in departments.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a support service for all staff, as well as partners and dependent children. Experienced, professional advisors are available to speak to you confidentially 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Access to a well-equipped Academy gym.
- 10% discount on pre-school places
- 10% discount on Primary wraparound care
- 25% discount on the use of the Lettings facilities (sport pitches, sports hall, drama studios, community suite, party rooms)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and an online screening check. We also carry out Enhanced DBS checks every five years.
Applying for the job
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About The Aylesbury Vale Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1814 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Aylesbury Vale Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- eperrin@theacademy.me
- Phone number
- 01296 428551
Thank you for expressing your interest in the post of Teacher of IT. This is a school where we aim to go beyond the expected to ensure that students' life chances are enhanced.
We are proud of our non-selective, fully inclusive status and believe that children and young people, regardless of their background, ability or circumstances can thrive and succeed here. That is why we place respect, aspiration and resilience at the heart of everything we do.
Arranging a visit to The Aylesbury Vale Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eperrin@theacademy.me.
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