Teacher of Design Technology & Engineering
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a very talented and dynamic Teacher of Design Technology & Engineering who is able to inspire pupils, be innovative and achieve outstanding results. The successful candidate will need to be able to teach GCSE Product Design, Engineering and BTEC Tech Award.This is an ideal and exciting opportunity for either a newly qualified or more experienced teacher. The Academy provides extensive opportunities for Professional Development including links to LTSA and Greater Peterborough Teaching School Alliance, which would particularly benefit Early Career Teachers and those wishing to progress to management.
What the school offers its staff
The Design and Technology Department is a friendly, committed and enthusiastic team. We work together to ensure our pupils and staff enjoy their work and achieve their potential. The Department is highly ambitious and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of their journey.The Department is very well resourced and the DT classrooms were fully refurbished during Summer 2020. There are two dedicated suites of computers as well as a 3D printer and laser cutter and laptops are provided to all staff. The Academy Trust was also successful in a bid for a whole school Government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme (SRP) and the process of this has already started.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.