Total 2 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Darlington, DL3 0PS

What skills and experience we're looking for

In the Art and Design & Technology department at Staindrop, we foster a culture of hands-on learning and creative problem-solving. We encourage students to explore their ideas and turn them into tangible solutions. We emphasize the importance of resilience and perseverance, aiming to empower students with practical skills and a mindset that prepares them for real-world challenges. Ultimately, we aim to inspire a passion for design and technology that extends beyond the classroom.

The Person

• Inspirational and well-qualified teacher.
• Has high expectations for all pupils.
• Possesses excellent listening and communication skills.
• Displays a high level of organisational skills, both verbal and written.
• Displays a high level of organisational and time management proficiency.
• Cultivates a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.
• Exemplifies the values and ethos of the school as a positive role model.
• Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a full program of extra-activities.
• Exhibits excellent people management skills.

Employees will:

• Contribute effectively to the work of the school and to the achievement of the ‘School Improvement Priorities’.

• Play a full part in the life of the school community, to support our distinctive aims and ethos, to encourage employees and pupils to follow this example.

• Follow school policy regarding care, support and supervision of pupils.

• Attend training and development activities and courses, ensuring continuing, personal and professional development.

• Contribute to a welcoming school culture by promoting mutual respect for all.

• Comply with any reasonable request from a leader to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

• Work as a team member.

• Act as a role model to pupils in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.

• Have common duties in the areas of: Quality Assurance, Communication, Professional Practice, Health & Safety, and General Management (where applicable), Financial Management (where applicable), Appraisal, Equality & Diversity, Confidentiality and Induction.

What the school offers its staff

We fully acknowledge that the success and achievements of our pupils are directly linked to the unwavering dedication, motivation and commitment of our staff. We recognise the success of our schools depends on the quality of leadership at all levels. We are therefore committed to creating an environment that nurtures and supports the professional growth of our leaders.

Inspiring the hearts and minds of our staff remains our core purpose. Our leaders endeavour to provide an environment for staff to succeed, to feel appreciated and most of all to develop a deep emotional connection to the values that drive our decision making.

We recognise the success of our Trust hinges on the collective abilities, perspectives and contributions of our employees. Therefore, we strive to create a working environment that inspires and engages our workforce, fostering collaboration, inclusivity and support.

We are committed to providing clear and articulated career pathways that offer development opportunities across the Trust and schools. Encompassing leadership roles, subject expertise and phase-specific knowledge, ensuring every staff member has the chance to grow and excel in their chosen field.

Support is fundamental in our strategy. We are devoted to providing a working environment where each individual feels safe, valued and encouraged in their professional journey. The wellbeing, health and overall happiness of our employees are of utmost importance.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and appropriate references. Successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment including digital footprint.

Teacher of Design Technology



Salary Range: andnbsp;andnbsp;Main Pay Scale andndash; Upper Pay Scale (depending on experience)



Our mission:

Valuing all, we will equip those in our community to discover their unique worth and fulfil their calling



With increasing student numbers, a andlsquo;goodandrsquo; OFSTED grading and great facilities, St Aidanandrsquo;s CE Academy is the perfect place for the next step in your career. We are looking for an ambitious individual who has expertise in and passion for their subject; someone who is fully committed to supporting, developing and further embedding the vision at St Aidanandrsquo;s CE Academy. We are looking for someone who wants to making a difference and will thrive on working as part of a strong, united team of staff.

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The ideal candidate will:

Be an outstanding classroom practitioner and role model, demonstrating high personal and professional standards and expectations in line with the Academyandrsquo;s vision
Demonstrate outstanding and extensive pedagogy.
Fully support the extra-curricular activities of the Academy.
Be eager to fully engage and take a shared responsibility in the continuation of their own professional development.andnbsp;



What we can offer you:

Incredible students
A supportive staff team
Career progression
Outstanding relevant CPD
An outward facing Academyandnbsp;



Should you wish to visit the school which we strongly recommend, please contact Leanne Brownsword, on 01325 373778 to arrange a date/time.



Further details and an application form are available from and returned to Leanne Brownsword, Tel: 01325 373778 or Email: l.martin@staidansacademy.org.uk or alternatively downloaded from our website: www.staidansacademy.co.uk.

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Closing Date: Monday, 13th May 2024 at 09.00amandnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Interview: TBC

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The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.



St Aidanandrsquo;s Church of England Academy

Hundens Lane, Darlington

DL1 1LL

Phone: (01325) 373770

Headteacher: Mr Dean Lythgoe

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andlsquo;A Life in All Its Fulnessandrsquo;

John 10:10

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme