Teacher of Design and Technology

About our Academy

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music, arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the Art, Design and Technology Department

The Art, Design & Technology Department is a thriving department in the school with a diverse team of teachers who pride themselves on being excellent practitioners and team players. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, committed to continuous professional development and passionate about their subject.

Responsibilities

We are looking for candidates who know what it takes to succeed in undergraduate study in their discipline, in order to work towards and plan a rich and highly academic curriculum encompassing KS4 and KS5, but ultimately stretching down into the BMA Primary phase. It is a role for those who love the teaching of design & technology and the development of scholar's knowledge in this domain, and are reflective and passionate enough to develop our young people into subject experts.

Salary & Benefits

• M1-UPS3 Inner London £40,317- £62,496 FTE
• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses include if applicable to role
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers include if applicable to role
• World class facilities
• Comprehensive training, coaching, and mentoring available.
• Supportive working culture
• Free staff gym on site
• Access to the London Marathon Community Track
• Opportunities to attend Park events
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A good honours degree in a relevant subject
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Excellent practitioner with demonstrable experience of raising standards and leading developments in DT
• Experience of successful delivery of the DT curriculum across KS3
• Experience of working in high performing contexts
• Commitment to research informed pedagogy
• Relentlessly high expectations of staff and scholars
• Excellent subject knowledge
• Familiarity and comfort with recent developments in Design and Technology education
• Ability to draw meaningful and actionable interpretations from data
• Ability to motivate, inspire and develop others
• Ability to develop the teaching practice of other colleagues
• Ability to teach top grades at Sixth Form
• Aligned with BMA's commitment to transformational education
• Values driven with a strong moral purpose
• Motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
• Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Reflective practitioner, with a commitment to self improvement
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to co curricular education as well as academic programmes

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world class education. We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world class, knowledge rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

E EO & Safeguarding

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re opening the vacancy.