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What skills and experience we're looking for

Students at The Leigh UTC “are proud to attend a school that is realising its vision of ‘developing STEM professionals for the future global market"Ofsted, 2022.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicatedTeacher of Food Technologyto join our dynamic team.

At the Leigh UTC and Inspiration Academy, we focus on equipping young minds with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the modern world, particularly in the fields of Design and Technology.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic educator with a deep love for food technology and the ability to inspire students of all abilities. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons, developing engaging schemes of work, and fostering a love of food and nutrition among our students.

We warmly welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early careers teachers, who are passionateand dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress.Achievement for all students regardless of background is our key objective. We offer stimulating learning environments where effective teaching and learning are underpinned by high-quality interpersonal relationships. If you are ambitious for yourself and the learners you serve, then you are the person we need.

We’d like to hear from candidates who are:

• An excellent teacher, passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within the D&Tcurriculum area
• Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
• Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential
• Energetic and have a can-do attitude
• Confident and has strong career aspirations
• Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and well-being of everyone at the school
• Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject

We offer this role on a permanent basiswith a salary of MPS+London Fringe Allowance, based on experience.

The Leigh UTC is a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contactLinda Evans on Linda.Evans@theleighutc.org.uk

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunitieswith Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referralform byclicking here. T&C's apply.

What the school offers its staff

Why work for us?At The Leigh UTC, we create opportunities for meaningful collaboration for staff, we provide a respectful working environment and we encourage innovation from every member of our team. Our Principal, Governors, teaching and support staff believe wholeheartedly in creating opportunities for lifelong success for our young people and believe that exam success is just one aspect in achieving this. We deliver amazing experiences for students whilst not compromising on outcomes. Our teamwork allows us to be greater than the sum of our parts - join us to achieve more than you thought possible. Don’t just take our word for it...click here to find out more from some of our current staff members!

Curriculum is king and we do things a little differently to other schools or colleges because we believe the most effective way to educate our students is to make our learning more hands-on. With the International Baccalaureate Middle Years programme (MYP) at KS3, GCSEs at KS4, and A-levels, T-levels and the International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP) at KS5, our ambitious curriculum offer caters for choice, leading the vast majority of students into STEM-related careers or courses.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Nearly 40% of our academies are judged outstanding overall by Ofsted, versus 15% nationally. The Trust is establishing three‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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.

Are you an ambitious, motivated, and excellent Teacher of Design and Technology looking for a career-defining opportunity? We are seeking a passionate Design and Technology Teacher to join a mixed school who believe that every child has the potential to be a successful learner, whatever their background, ability, interests or talents. They are committed to demonstrating this belief to our students, ensuring their success.
Multiple opportunities for a skilled Design and Technology are available at a well-regarded secondary school in Bromley with a start date of January 2025. Hays Education, a leading provider with exclusive partnerships with secondary schools in North Kent, Maidstone, Tunbridge wells and Ashford, is assisting several schools in enhancing their DT department. We are actively seeking experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) interested in embarking on a rewarding new journey with the potential for growth and exciting challenges.

Bromley is a major commercial centre and focal point of outer South East London. Located just nine miles from Charing Cross, it sits in the upper valley of the River Ravensbourn.

Role and Responsibilities:
*To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons using a variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning
*To monitor student progress, keeping student records that include assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with Academy policy, to enable all students to achieve their full potential.
*Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to Every Child Matters agenda and Area Child Protection Procedures.
*Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.
*Set homework regularly, (in accordance with the Academy homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning
*Track student progress, monitoring achievement against targets set, and take appropriate action on student outcomes.
*Be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct.

Requirements:
*Bachelor's degree in Design and Technology or any other related field.
*Teaching certification or relevant teaching qualifications.
*Proven experience of teaching Design and Technology at the secondary or higher education level.
*Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:
* Membership of a generous pension scheme

• Teacher/Support Staff Pension contribution.
• Free Flu Vaccinations.
• Employee Assistant Programme via Health Assure.
• Free Eye Tests.
• Mentoring and high-level training
• Trust wide focus on wellbeing including respite weeks and breakfast
• Subsidised staff meals
• Free, secure car parking

*Travel Vouchers and Benefits: 3 x £100 vouchers given each term and a variety of discount codes and cash-backs.**
*Hays Training Hub: Access to over 80,000 training courses including training pop-up centres. *
*Your own Dedicated Secondary Consultant

Application Process:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now.
If this job is not quite right for you, but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local office for a confidential

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be capable of performing as an excellent Head of Design & Technology
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;
• Have a love of all areas of design technology, including art and textiles;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• An opportunity for a head of faculty role for the right candidate;
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

Are you an ambitious, motivated, and excellent Teacher of Design and Technology looking for a career-defining opportunity? We are seeking a passionate Design and Technology Teacher to join a mixed school who believe that every child has the potential to be a successful learner, whatever their background, ability, interests or talents. They are committed to demonstrating this belief to our students, ensuring their success.
Multiple opportunities for a skilled Design and Technology are available at a well-regarded secondary school in Bromley with a start date of January 2025. Hays Education, a leading provider with exclusive partnerships with secondary schools in North Kent, Maidstone, Tunbridge wells and Ashford, is assisting several schools in enhancing their DT department. We are actively seeking experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) interested in embarking on a rewarding new journey with the potential for growth and exciting challenges.

Bromley is a major commercial centre and focal point of outer South East London. Located just nine miles from Charing Cross, it sits in the upper valley of the River Ravensbourn.

Role and Responsibilities:
*To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons using a variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning
*To monitor student progress, keeping student records that include assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with Academy policy, to enable all students to achieve their full potential.
*Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to Every Child Matters agenda and Area Child Protection Procedures.
*Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.
*Set homework regularly, (in accordance with the Academy homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning
*Track student progress, monitoring achievement against targets set, and take appropriate action on student outcomes.
*Be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct.

Requirements:
*Bachelor's degree in Design and Technology or any other related field.
*Teaching certification or relevant teaching qualifications.
*Proven experience of teaching Design and Technology at the secondary or higher education level.
*Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:
* Membership of a generous pension scheme

• Teacher/Support Staff Pension contribution.
• Free Flu Vaccinations.
• Employee Assistant Programme via Health Assure.
• Free Eye Tests.
• Mentoring and high-level training
• Trust wide focus on wellbeing including respite weeks and breakfast
• Subsidised staff meals
• Free, secure car parking

*Travel Vouchers and Benefits: 3 x £100 vouchers given each term and a variety of discount codes and cash-backs.**
*Hays Training Hub: Access to over 80,000 training courses including training pop-up centres. *
*Your own Dedicated Secondary Consultant

Application Process:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now.
If this job is not quite right for you, but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local office for a confidential

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Bexleyare seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiringTeacher of Design and Technology (Food Preparation and Nutrition), starting from January 2025. The ideal candidate will have both the commitment and ability to enthuse and motivate our students to ensure excellent progress is made by all. They will be a dynamic teacher who encourages a love for the subject through both their teaching and their involvement in co-curricular offers. The successful candidate should have a genuine passion for the subject, the ability to be an outstanding teacher of their subject and be committed to raising achievement, raising aspirations and going the extra mile.

We’re keen to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher with a record of excellent outcomes.
• Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school.
• Committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school.

This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of MPS/UPS + Outer London Allowance, commensurate with experience.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive£100as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form byclicking here.T&C's apply.

Working for Leigh Academy Bexley: Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self-improvement and learning.

We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world.

Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

What the school offers its staff

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff.Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be capable of performing as an excellent Head of Design & Technology
• Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;
• Have a love of all areas of design technology, including art and textiles;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities;
• Be committed to continuing professional learning;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• An opportunity for a head of faculty role for the right candidate;
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit prior to application.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bishop Justus is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment.

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Gregory’s Catholic School is currently looking for a Teacher of Design & Technology to join our to help us fulfil our goals to provide an outstanding creative environment for our students across our school.

Prior experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage and candidates should have practical knowledge of working in Design & Technology. Experience in Engineering would be an added advantage.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with a passion and determination to inspire and motivate students to develop a passion for DT. They will be dynamic, emotionally intelligent and sympathetic with the strong Catholic ethos and values of St Gregory’s who are committed to improving the life chances of young people

What the school offers its staff

Benefits of working at St Gregory’s Catholic School

• A supportive and caring working environment for staff and students and a school wide focus on wellbeing.
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff and personal development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Suite
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

Commitment to safeguarding

St Gregory’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Design and Technology

Main Professional Scale or Upper Pay Scale

Full time

We are seeking to appoint a knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher of DT to support the provision of this popular department for KS3 and KS4 and A-level .

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and those new to the profession. The Judd School is a high performing boys’ grammar school which is enriched by a mixed sixth form. Our 2015 Ofsted Report deemed us to be Outstanding in all areas.

Further details about the school can be found at judd.online. If you require any further information about the vacancy please telephone Nicola Prendergast on 01732 373550.

Applications must be made directly through the TES website. Please ensure you complete full employment and education history, including grades achieved at all levels.

• Employment type: Full time
• Salary: MPS or UPS
• Closing date:Monday 21st October (12pm)*
• Position start date: January 2025
• Interviews: w/c 21st October 2024

*the school reserves the right to interview candidates before the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for the role, we recommend you do not delay in submitting your application.

What the school offers its staff

The Judd School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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.

Where you’ll work: Tonbridge Campus, but the nature of the work may require travel to any of the College sites as required. Your pay: Tier 7 - £17,988.22 pro rata salary + £3,356.70 enhanced holiday pay Your hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per annum North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this. Want to be part of a growing and fast-paced Learning Technology team? Are you dynamic and self-motivated with a passion for all the latest tech and advanced IT skills, and looking to take on a varied and challenging role? As the Learning Support Assistant you will be in supervision of students using the Learning Technology Centre (LTC), advising them on using the Library catalogue, e-resources and LTC facilities. The Learning Technologies team pride themselves on being a friendly and supportive team, so we want you to inject energy and passion into your role whilst working on multiple data driven projects. You’ll work with a wide range of clients, so you’ll also need to be adept at building good relationships. You’ll be joining a driven, supportive, growing and committed team who take pride in delivering great work. Sound like this could be you? No two days will be the same, so if you’re looking for a varied and incredibly fulfilling role look no further – Come for the job… stay for the challenge! To apply and for any further information, please look to visit the College website. The closing date for applications is Friday 8th of November 2024.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full time Teacher of Technology (Food Technology Specialism)

Required from January 2025

ECT/Main Professional Scale/UPS

The school wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher who is able to teach Food and Nutrition to GCSE. The ideal candidate will be confident teaching KS3, 4 and 5; including the KS3 rotation covering Food and Nutrition, Textiles and Product Design.

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified colleague who is flexible, highly motivated and creative with a good knowledge of their subject. This department is fortunate to be benefitting from new facilities.

The person appointed will receive high quality CPD, mentoring and support as well as a wealth of opportunities to develop their practice. There is also plenty of scope to be involved in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

The school has a high profile for achievement locally and nationally and prides itself on its strong record of internal professional development.

The school was judged by Ofsted to be “Outstanding” in May 2024

Further details and an application form are available from the Staff Vacancies section of the school website www.mgsg.co.uk

Applications made via TES Online will be accepted.

CVs will not be considered and should not be submitted.

All applications with a covering letter addressed to Mrs E Wilson, Headteacher

Closing date: 1 pm Tuesday 5th November 2024

Interviews will take place the following week

What the school offers its staff

Professional Development

Further details about the role

Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend

Technology Department

Due to the expansion of the school, an opportunity has become available for a suitable candidate to join the Technology Department. The person appointed will join a lively, enthusiastic and academically successful Department, which at present comprises four full-time and one part-time members of teaching staff with four technicians for Technology, one of whom is shared with the Drama Department.

Technology is currently taught in a suite of five rooms and new facilities became available in 2018-19. We have a wide range of resources available, and we encourage a variety of teaching methods to be used in the classroom. We embrace new approaches to teaching and develop those that prove successful.

The successful candidate will lead the Technology Team and be supported by their SLT Line Manager and Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum and Staffing). They will also have the opportunity to shape and develop the staffing structure required to continue to support all technology staff to ensure the highest standards of curriculum delivery are maintained and developed for all our students.

Lower School Technology

As students start the school, we introduce students to some new and some familiar materials, techniques and equipment. Across the whole of Year 7 we visit the different stages of the design process, exposing students to situations which will develop their understanding of the stages and developing creativity and resilience. Students rotate through a carousel of Food Preparation and Nutrition, Textiles and Product Design in both Year 7 and Year 8. The core of every material area is the design process which develops skills in:

• Generation, development and communication of ideas
• Creative response and problem solving of briefs and tasks
• Applying knowledge and understanding of materials and processes
• Reflection and evaluation of own designing

Students in Year 8 revisit the three areas of Design Technology. Within the schemes of work, students have the opportunity to revisit parts of the design process in order to reflect on prior learning and develop independence and resilience to make progression. Students use their learning of materials, techniques and equipment to make design decisions that are enriched by a wide range of research techniques that support the students to work creatively. By the end of Year 8 students will have a portfolio of design solutions that will evidence their analytical, theoretical and practical capabilities within the context of design, as well as prepare them for their studies across all subjects.

Upper School

Year 9

Students visit each area of Design Technology (Food Preparation and Nutrition, Textiles and Design Technology) Student sample the GCSE in each of those areas so that they can make informed option choices. Students have the opportunity to experience the learning concepts and skills that transition into each of the GCSE courses that we offer in years 10 & 11. The curriculum offers students a snapshot of what to expect in each of the GCSEs as well as developing higher level practical skills and learning.

Years 10 and 11

The department offers courses in:

Design and Technology- Using iterative design to create systems, products and services that fulfill user needs whilst considering sustainability, ergonomics and manufacture. The students complete design briefs that respond to real world issues through research, analysis and product development.

Textiles Design – Students use inspiration to design and develop a portfolio demonstrating a range of complex skills that they then use to inform the design and manufacture of a textiles outcomes. Students create a sketch book that enables them to present their design journey developing their reflective and analytical skills. Students learn how to develop an idea through using research and testing.

Food Preparation and Nutrition – Students learn a range of skills and techniques to create food products. Students learn about food safety, nutrition and complex techniques. Students carry out a large number of practical activities that enable them to refine their skills as well as their understanding of the science behind the ingredients.

All of these courses are underpinned by the same generic process of designing but the material areas create different challenges that give the opportunity to be creative, innovative and develop design solutions. There is a huge emphasis on problem solving and recognising the moral, social, cultural and environmental issues within design, as a product can, in reality, have both a positive and negative effect on our society.

In carrying out projects, students will develop planning and presentation skills. Using a variety of media, including ICT, students will produce a portfolio of work that will demonstrate their ability to communicate in a variety of ways.

Assessment for all of these courses is listed below:

Textiles - Unit 1-Portfolio of work- 60%, Unit 2- Externally set task- 40%

Design and Technology - 50% coursework portfolio,50% written examination

Food preparation and Nutrition- NEA 1 and 2- 50% and a written examination- 50%

Success in any of the design courses will provide an opportunity for further study at A Level.

Sixth Form

The Department offers courses in A Level Textiles Design, and A level Design & Technology.

Both these courses encourage students to better understand the visual world and provide opportunities to develop a visual language and explore design outcomes.

A Level – Textiles

Students become more aware and confident when making aesthetic judgements and develop their skills to become independent, autonomous artists and designers.

The course is split into 2 components:

• The portfolio unit; personal investigation
• The externally set assignment.

Each unit encourages creativity through project work, which is defined by a collection of work in response to an idea and use of a theme. Students experience a range of material techniques.

Many of our students go on to study Art and Design in further and higher education institutions.

A Level – Design and Technology: Product Design

This course provides students with an opportunity to work creatively to solve problems. It is a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills and enables students to work with confidence when faced with challenges.

Students investigate social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology and can put their skills to practice whilst undertaking a range of practical projects.

The course is split into 3 components:

• Examination paper 1 – assesses technical principles
• Examination paper 2 – assesses design and making principles
• NEA (Non-exam assessment) – assesses practical application of technical, designing and making principles

There are strong links with Mathematics and Science based subjects and a good understanding of these subjects will be essential for studying this subject at A Level.

This course links to several different careers and many students who study this course go on to undertake degrees in subjects like, among many others; Architecture, Product Design, Engineering etc.

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.

Are you an ambitious, motivated, and excellent Teacher of Design and Technology looking for a career-defining opportunity? We are seeking a passionate Design and Technology Teacher to join a mixed school who believe that every child has the potential to be a successful learner, whatever their background, ability, interests or talents. They are committed to demonstrating this belief to our students, ensuring their success.
Multiple opportunities for a skilled Design and Technology are available at a well-regarded secondary school in Bromley with a start date of January 2025. Hays Education, a leading provider with exclusive partnerships with secondary schools in North Kent, Maidstone, Tunbridge wells and Ashford, is assisting several schools in enhancing their DT department. We are actively seeking experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) interested in embarking on a rewarding new journey with the potential for growth and exciting challenges.

Bromley is a major commercial centre and focal point of outer South East London. Located just nine miles from Charing Cross, it sits in the upper valley of the River Ravensbourn.

Role and Responsibilities:
*To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons using a variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning
*To monitor student progress, keeping student records that include assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with Academy policy, to enable all students to achieve their full potential.
*Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to Every Child Matters agenda and Area Child Protection Procedures.
*Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.
*Set homework regularly, (in accordance with the Academy homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning
*Track student progress, monitoring achievement against targets set, and take appropriate action on student outcomes.
*Be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct.

Requirements:
*Bachelor's degree in Design and Technology or any other related field.
*Teaching certification or relevant teaching qualifications.
*Proven experience of teaching Design and Technology at the secondary or higher education level.
*Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:
* Membership of a generous pension scheme

• Teacher/Support Staff Pension contribution.
• Free Flu Vaccinations.
• Employee Assistant Programme via Health Assure.
• Free Eye Tests.
• Mentoring and high-level training
• Trust wide focus on wellbeing including respite weeks and breakfast
• Subsidised staff meals
• Free, secure car parking

*Travel Vouchers and Benefits: 3 x £100 vouchers given each term and a variety of discount codes and cash-backs.**
*Hays Training Hub: Access to over 80,000 training courses including training pop-up centres. *
*Your own Dedicated Secondary Consultant

Application Process:

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Design and Technology

Main Professional Scale or Upper Pay Scale

Full time

We are seeking to appoint a knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher of DT to support the provision of this popular department for KS3 and KS4 and A-level .

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and those new to the profession. The Judd School is a high performing boys’ grammar school which is enriched by a mixed sixth form. Our 2015 Ofsted Report deemed us to be Outstanding in all areas.

Further details about the school can be found at judd.online. If you require any further information about the vacancy please telephone Nicola Prendergast on 01732 373550.

Applications must be made directly through the TES website. Please ensure you complete full employment and education history, including grades achieved at all levels.

• Employment type: Full time
• Salary: MPS or UPS
• Closing date:Monday 21st October (12pm)*
• Position start date: January 2025
• Interviews: w/c 21st October 2024

*the school reserves the right to interview candidates before the closing date. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for the role, we recommend you do not delay in submitting your application.

What the school offers its staff

The Judd School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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.

Salary: M1-M6/UPS +TLR+ well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: January 2025

Are you the difference? Could you be our new Head of Technology?

Come and play a vital role by leading our technology department, ensuring our students receive the education they deserve and our teachers are guided by your expertise. In collaboration with colleagues, you will lead the technology team to deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day.

If you have the teaching experience, curriculum understanding and leadership skills to be our Head of Technology then we would love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About our school:

Firth Park Academy is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community we serve. With just under 1200 students, we are amongst the largest schools in Sheffield. At Firth Park Academy, we are clear about our vision; students are at the centre of everything we do. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. We deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
  Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence January 2024. This is a Permanent position.

Closing date: 15th October

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Bexleyare seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiringTeacher of Design and Technology (Food Preparation and Nutrition), starting from January 2025. The ideal candidate will have both the commitment and ability to enthuse and motivate our students to ensure excellent progress is made by all. They will be a dynamic teacher who encourages a love for the subject through both their teaching and their involvement in co-curricular offers. The successful candidate should have a genuine passion for the subject, the ability to be an outstanding teacher of their subject and be committed to raising achievement, raising aspirations and going the extra mile.

We’re keen to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher with a record of excellent outcomes.
• Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school.
• Committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school.

This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of MPS/UPS + Outer London Allowance, commensurate with experience.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive£100as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form byclicking here.T&C's apply.

Working for Leigh Academy Bexley: Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self-improvement and learning.

We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world.

Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

What the school offers its staff

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff.Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Academy Bexleyare seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiringTeacher of Design and Technology (Food Preparation and Nutrition), starting from January 2025. The ideal candidate will have both the commitment and ability to enthuse and motivate our students to ensure excellent progress is made by all. They will be a dynamic teacher who encourages a love for the subject through both their teaching and their involvement in co-curricular offers. The successful candidate should have a genuine passion for the subject, the ability to be an outstanding teacher of their subject and be committed to raising achievement, raising aspirations and going the extra mile.

We’re keen to hear from you if you are:

• An excellent teacher with a record of excellent outcomes.
• Collaborative, building strong professional relationships.
• Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential.
• Energetic and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Someone who has a measurable impact as an individual teacher and throughout the school.
• Committed to the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the school.

This is a permanent opportunity with a salary of MPS/UPS + Outer London Allowance, commensurate with experience.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive£100as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form byclicking here.T&C's apply.

Working for Leigh Academy Bexley: Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self-improvement and learning.

We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world.

Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

What the school offers its staff

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:As of 1st September2024, our Trust comprises 33geographically organised academies (17secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff.Currently, 14 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is nearly 50% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding:Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity:As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.