Teacher of Technology

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time

Advert Start Date:

02/02/2018

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 20/02/2018 09:00

Salary:

£22,467 - £38,250 (Depending on experience)

Job Category:

Schools - Teaching

Vacancy ID:

171820

Employment Location:

Chester-le-Street

Number of posts:

Closing date:

20 Feb

Further Information

THE HERMITAGE ACADEMY WALDRIDGE LANE CHESTER-LE-STREET CO DURHAM DH2 3AD Miss F Smith PRINCIPAL Telephone: (0191) 3887161 Website address: www.thehermitageacademy.net 11-19 School National Teaching School TEACHER OF TECHNOLOGY – Permanent Full-time (Main Pay Scale) Required for September 2018 Do you want to join an outstanding Academy that offers excellent professional development opportunities to staff at all stages of their career? We are seeking an inspiring, dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Technology to contribute to the continued success and development of a strong and forward looking team. The successful candidate will not only fulfil normal teaching duties, but will also be eager to be involved with extra-curricular activities in order to enhance the opportunities available to all students and strengthen the reputation of the department and the Academy. The candidate should be able to teach Technology at Key Stage 3 including Food, Textiles and Product Design and should be keen to take on the reforms in Technology which started in September 2017 whereby the department offers 4 key areas, GCSE Engineering and Design Technology and 2 Technical awards in Visual Communication and Materials Technology. They should be able to engage a range of abilities. The ability to teach a Key Stage 5 Technology is desirable. The applicant should demonstrate strong practical/workshop skills and bring evidence of this to their interview. Flexibility to teach an additional subject is also desirable. The post would suit either a newly qualified teacher who would be given a comprehensive induction programme and a full range of professional development opportunities or an experienced teacher looking to expand their professional horizon. The Academy enjoys a well-founded reputation for continuous improvement, high expectations, a strong sense of discipline and achievement for all learners. The Academy became a Teaching School in March 2013 and we have embraced the opportunities it provides for all our staff. If you think you excel at supporting the learning relationships of students, we would be delighted to discuss this further. In a recent survey, our staff rated “opportunities for staff development” as outstanding. The Academy prides itself on an excellent programme of CPD, including middle leadership training, such as Leaders for the Future. An application pack can be downloaded via the Academy Website www.thehermitageacademy.net and posted to the Academy address shown or emailed to ecunnison@thehermitageacademy.net Please also see Supporting documents above to download an application pack including an application form. If you have any queries or would like to visit please contact Mrs E Cunnison at the Academy (Telephone: 0191 3887161) or email. To apply for this post please complete an application form and write a supporting letter of no more than two sides of A4. Closing Date: Application forms and supporting letter to be returned to the school by the closing date, Tuesday 20th February 2018 (9.00 am) Interviews: Tuesday 27th February 2018 This post is not open to job share. The Hermitage Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants are required to complete the attached ‘Disqualification from Caring for Children’ declaration form (DCCR). Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.