What skills and experience we're looking forThe successful candidate will:• Have the resolve to make a real difference to the.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students by equipping them for future success
• Have high expectations of themselves and the ability to instil these in staff and students alike
• Be an excellent teacher and a committed team player
• Be invested in enabling student progress, whilst also developing the students holistically
• Deliver innovative and creative lessons which engage and challenge students to achieve their full potential
Essential
• Clarity of purpose and student-centre division
• Understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour
• Experience of raising attainment in a differentiated classroom environment
What the school offers its staff
Our employee benefits
At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
• Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%.
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning.
• Full support and induction.
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies.
• Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes.
• Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
• Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eye care vouchers. for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.
Further details about the role
An opportunity has arisen for you to join our highly focused, dedicated staff in the role of teacher of design technology. Teaching across key stages 3 and 4 we are looking for an excellent practitioner who can deliver innovative and creative lessons which challenge and engage students to progress academically and develop personally during their time at the academy.
What is it like to work as a teacher of Design Technology at The Holgate Academy?
I have been a member of the Holgate community for 20 years, beginning my career as an NQT, working in pastoral and then as head of art. I have led the creative arts faculty for the last four years and we have an eclectic selection of subjects involving art, photography, graphics, textiles, music, drama, and design technology. The academy has offered me the support and opportunities to grow both a as a teacher and as a leader, giving me the confidence to support and encourage staff to develop and achieve their potential. The faculty prides itself on being outward thinking, friendly and supportive and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Part of this is our focus on building positive relationships with our students focusing on expectations and lifelong passions for both creative design and performance skills. Our main mission is to build our students confidence and experiences in the arts through extracurricular activities and trips, showing students the importance of our subjects and the benefits they not only in everyday education but also later in life.
Mrs T Draper
Head of Creative Arts
The opportunity
This post would suit either a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher.We would welcome a teacher returning to work after a career break and will consider part time or flexible working where possible.
We endeavour to utilise each teacher's specialism and offer the opportunity to teach A level in our sixth form centre for the right candidate.
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
