Total 23 art design entertainment job vacancies in Education / Training category in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, ne11ye

Role Summary
You will be responsible for delivering engaging and insightful seminars and workshops that
explore the historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts of design and visual culture. You will
develop and deliver curriculum content that enhances students' understanding of the social,
political, and economic influences on design practice.
Your role includes guiding students in critical analysis and research, fostering their ability to
contextualise their creative work within broader design discourses. Additionally, you will
collaborate closely with studio staff to ensure an integrated learning experience, bridging
theoretical knowledge with practical application.
You will provide academic support and mentorship, assess student work, and contribute to
the department's academic and research activities. Your expertise will help students develop
a deeper, more critical understanding of design as a discipline, preparing them for advanced
studies and professional practice.
Job Purpose
• To conduct and contribute industry engaged professional practice, research and
knowledge transfer to the benefit of students, the School, the University and the
wider community.
• To build upon the successes of the School of Design, delivering innovative teaching
and learning building reputation and student engagement, and contributing to
recruitment, progression, achievement, and success.
• To create and deliver a curriculum that reflects the needs of the Design industry while
also meeting the needs of student.
Main Responsibilities
Learning and Teaching:
 Deliver high quality teaching to students
 Design, develop and review teaching activities and materials
 Identify best and innovative practices in professional training, learning and teaching
and build them into personal teaching practice
 Maintain an understanding of professional practice in the subject discipline to inform
personal teaching practice
 Contribute to course/programme review and design
 Give effective advice, guidance and feedback to students, to support their academic
progress
 Enhance student experience and outcomes
Research and Knowledge Transfer
 Develop and maintain a network of professional contacts in the visual arts
 Maintain a profile in Design related research which has a proven impact on
colleagues and practitioners
 Investigate and reflect on professional standards and practices and contribute to the
presentation and/or publication of findings
 Assist colleagues in ensuring that practice, research and scholarly activity has impact
beyond academia
 Supervise Masters students and contribute to doctoral supervision, where
appropriate
Academic Leadership and Management
 Lead learning and teaching activities in a particular area as agreed, e.g. module
leadership
 Contribute to the administration of the academic programme, by supporting student
recruitment, induction etc
 Advise and coach colleagues
 Undertake other activities, as required
Other Duties and Expectations
• The post-holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and
purpose of the job as requested by the line manager
• The post-holder will be expected to actively follow Middlesex University policies and
procedures, including Equality & Diversity policies, and maintain an awareness and
observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations
• To work in accordance with the University’s values and vision
• As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and
amended in consultation with the post-holder

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Our opportunity:

We wish to appoint an exceptional teacher of Design and Technology to support the future development of our very successful Technology department within Yewlands Academy. The successful candidate would teach KS3 and KS4, and will ideally have a specialism in teaching product design, although we welcome applications from other specialisms such as food and textiles.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and NQTs/ECTs. It goes without saying that we will support you, develop you and above all welcome you into our ambitious team and rapidly improving school.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is a talented professional who wants to provide every student with a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background
• Is committed to raising and maintaining outcomes in Technology
• Is enthusiastic and has passion for the curriculum and the potential of every student
• Has vision, drive and flair as you join our supportive and forward thinking staff team
• Has a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to Yewlands Academy and its community

The role will focus upon:

• The quality of teaching and learning
• Assessment and monitoring of performance
• The curriculum at Key Stage 3 & 4 and transition
• Capturing and sharing best practice with colleagues

What the school offers its staff

• A hardworking and enthusiastic technology department with outstanding technician support.
• Well resourced workshops, IT suite and a newly equipped textiles classroom.
• Fantastic students
• High quality professional development and support
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across an ambitious and forward-thinking
• 2-18+ Sheffield Trust
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of children

Further details about the role

At Yewlands Academy, we pride ourselves on having a strong ethos, based on mutual respect and care, celebrating our diversity and recognising success. We constantly strive to improve the life chances of our students by ensuring the highest levels of achievement.

To arrange an informal chat please contact Executive Assistant, Sharon Fort, by emailSFort@brigantiatrust.net

All candidates are expected to read our Safeguarding Policy which can be found hereYewlands Academy - Policies

Brigantia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a classroom practitioner with a clear commitment to helping students reach their full potential, who is enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and determined to make a difference.

Are you an enthusiastic and innovative teacher of Art, with the ability to teach across the full range of KS3 and KS4 Art? Do you have the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage students to foster a love of Art in its various forms?

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed teacher to join a vibrant and growing faculty, which offers a varied and exciting curriculum across KS3 & KS4. The department offers a curriculum where pupils explore and develop a range of 2D & 3D skills including textiles and ceramics.

What the school offers its staff

We are fortunate to have a well-resourced faculty across a range of specialisms in Art, DT, Textiles & Food.

Further details about the role

For further information please download the job description and person specification below and send your completed application with a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) to Mrs J Bell, Headteacher by email to hr@elawnswood.co.uk or by post to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG.

Closing date Monday 30 September 2024 at 9am

Interviews to be held on Thursday 3 October 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see the attachments.

What the school offers its staff

Why choose Dixons Kings Academy?

• Consistent behaviour and expectations; teachers can teach and students can learn
• Weekly coaching for all staff
• Exceptionally visible and supportive senior leadership team
• Minimal meetings after school
• Schemes of work fully resourced and ready

The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of integrity,diligenceand civility and completely committed to our mission: to ensure everyone receives the support and care needed to become successful and lead a purposeful and happy life.

Dixons Academies Trust

Our mission is to challenge educational and social disadvantage in the North. As a school trust of 17 schools, we are committed to making a difference where it matters most through delivering exceptional education in our schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, which include primaries, secondaries, all-throughs and a standalone sixth form.

• We are values driven: our values of work hard, be nice, be good underpin everything we do
• We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years
• We are launching a boldflexible working policyto give our teachers more time back
• We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive
• We are always in the top 5 nationally for progress at secondary
• We prioritise the professional development and growth of all our staff; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching
• We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and our staff work collaboratively to share resources and reduce workload

We establish high-performing non-faith academies which maximise attainment, value diversity, develop character and build cultural capital. By the age of 18, we want every student to have the choice of university or a high-quality apprenticeship.

Visit our OpenSource platform to learn more about our approaches and culture.

Learn more

Full details of this role can be found in the job description and person specification.

The application's closing date is on October 21, 2024.

Interview will be held on October 23, 2024.

Please visit www.dixonska.com or call us on 01274 776777 and speak to Raadhiyah Khan - Academy Admin Manager, to discuss the role further.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at Dixons. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

We are focused on delivering an ambitious equality, diversity and inclusion strategy as part of our 2-5 year plan. You can read more about thishere.

Our trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our opportunity:

We wish to appoint an exceptional teacher of Design and Technology to support the future development of our very successful Technology department within Yewlands Academy. The successful candidate would teach KS3 and KS4, and will ideally have a specialism in teaching product design, although we welcome applications from other specialisms such as food and textiles.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and NQTs/ECTs. It goes without saying that we will support you, develop you and above all welcome you into our ambitious team and rapidly improving school.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is a talented professional who wants to provide every student with a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background
• Is committed to raising and maintaining outcomes in Technology
• Is enthusiastic and has passion for the curriculum and the potential of every student
• Has vision, drive and flair as you join our supportive and forward thinking staff team
• Has a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to Yewlands Academy and its community

The role will focus upon:

• The quality of teaching and learning
• Assessment and monitoring of performance
• The curriculum at Key Stage 3 & 4 and transition
• Capturing and sharing best practice with colleagues

What the school offers its staff

• A hardworking and enthusiastic technology department with outstanding technician support.
• Well resourced workshops, IT suite and a newly equipped textiles classroom.
• Fantastic students
• High quality professional development and support
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across an ambitious and forward-thinking
• 2-18+ Sheffield Trust
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of children

Further details about the role

At Yewlands Academy, we pride ourselves on having a strong ethos, based on mutual respect and care, celebrating our diversity and recognising success. We constantly strive to improve the life chances of our students by ensuring the highest levels of achievement.

To arrange an informal chat please contact Executive Assistant, Sharon Fort, by emailSFort@brigantiatrust.net

All candidates are expected to read our Safeguarding Policy which can be found hereYewlands Academy - Policies

Brigantia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 24th October 2024

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Our Team as a Design Technology Teacher!

Are you passionate about unleashing the creativity and innovation of young minds? Are you ready to sculpt the engineers, designers, and problem solvers of tomorrow? Look no further – we're seeking a visionary Design Technology Teacher to inspire and empower our students on their educational journey.Responsibilities:

• Architecting Inspiring Courses: Design the blueprint for an extraordinary learning experience! From woodworking wonders to digital design delights, your courses will be the launchpad for creativity and ingenuity.
• Building Future Innovators: Roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of design with our eager pupils. Tailor your teaching to meet their unique educational needs, nurturing their talents and fueling their passion for creating.
• Crafting Excellence: From the first stroke of the pen to the final twist of the wrench, you'll guide our students through every step of their design journey. Set high standards for their work, and watch as they rise to meet – and exceed – your expectations.
• Measuring Success: Keep a finger on the pulse of student progress and achievement. Through careful assessment and insightful feedback, you'll track their development and celebrate their victories, ensuring no triumph goes unnoticed.
• Empowering Collaboration: Build bridges between students, parents, and the wider community. By setting short-term learning targets and fostering open communication, you'll create a supportive network dedicated to student success.

What the school offers its staff

Who we are

We’re Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) - a multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form and one Central Team under our umbrella.We’re dotted across Rotherham, South Yorkshire with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to send all children into an ever-changing world, able and qualified to play their full part in it. To give them the best educational experience possible, we recognise the importance of investing in and supporting our colleagues.And that starts with finding the right person for the job!

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a classroom practitioner with a clear commitment to helping students reach their full potential, who is enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and determined to make a difference.

Are you an enthusiastic and innovative teacher of Design & Technology and Art, with the ability to teach across the full range of Design & Technology subjects? Do you have the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage students to foster a love of creativity?

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed teacher to join a vibrant and growing faculty, which offers a varied and exciting curriculum across KS3 & KS4. We are a successful and well-resourced curriculum area. We are looking for teachers who are enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and determined to make a difference to the lives of our students. Within Design and Technology, we offer a robust KS3 and KS4 curriculum. The faculty has a range of well-equipped workshops, two well equipped Art, Food and Textiles rooms and multi-use classrooms which allows us to maximise student engagement.

Further details about the role

For further information please download the job description and person specification below and send your completed application with a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) to Mrs J Bell, Headteacher by email to hr@elawnswood.co.uk or by post to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

What skills and experience we're looking for

In the role of Teacher of Design Technology you will:

• carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with academy policies, under the direction of the Principal
• promote the achievement of high standards through effecting teaching and learning of Design Technology, including preparation, evaluation, and action planning
• model the vision and values of the academy
• be part of the team driving the development of the academy to become and remain an ‘outstanding’ academy
• receive and act on feedback to build on the strengths and improve personal performance within the academy systems
• contribute, where appropriate, to implementing policies and practice and to promote collective responsibility for their implementation •
• take into account and constantly reviewing academy contextual factors and prior attainment when planning and teaching lessons
• work in a cross-curricular way to support Design Technology across the academy in the use of active learning approaches to enrich curriculum and skills delivery
• recognise, promote, and celebrate diversity

Essential:
• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Design Technology (A/C)
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in Design Technology up to GCSE (A/I)
• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in Design Technology (A/I)
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)
• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
• Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)

Desirable:
• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)

Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference

What the school offers its staff

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:

• Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Minimum entitlement of 34 days holiday (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays
• Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Training and development opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Art & Technology who is fully aligned to our Trust Vision, Values and Behaviours and the Academy Key Drivers and a genuine passion for creativity and a strong commitment to developing young people to achieve their potential is essential. A background in art, photography or technology is desirable as our curriculum is designed to overlap the skills within each specialism. Fine Art, Art Craft and Design, 3D design, and Photography are all taught within the faculty at GCSE and A Level. We encourage all our staff to teach more than one discipline from KS3 upwards and will provide the support and resources necessary to build on you skills. We would welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers who meet the ‘Essential’ criteria set out in the Person Specification and experienced teachers looking to continue their career in a supportive faculty.

A visit to the Academy, so you can meet the Principal and key Middle and Senior Leaders is warmly encouraged, to enable you to discuss the post in more detail.

The successful candidate will:

• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards of teaching and learning.
• fully 'buy in' to using IRIS and regular drop-in feedback as a mechanism to improving their day-to-day performance as a teacher.
• have the ability and desire to deliver exceptional teaching and learning.
• be a dynamic practitioner with a relentless desire to drive up educational standards and deliver exceptional outcomes for all cohorts of pupils.
• have excellent subject knowledge and be able to teach Art/ Photography and/or Design Technology effectively across the KS3 – KS5, age and ability ranges.
• have a track record of delivering clear impact with their own classes.
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Academy operates.

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found atwww.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

For further information or to arrange a visit to the Academy, please contact: Jessica Buckingham, Subject Leaderjbuckingham@maltbyacademy.com.

The 'Role Description' and 'Person Specification' can be accessed from this link: Maltby Learning Trust - careers

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer:

• modern, purpose-built learning spaces, which inspire exceptional teaching and learning.
• excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive and continuous programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD)
• an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven, and supportive staff.

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and CPD

Commitment to safeguarding

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are first and foremost seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and passionate Teacher of Art / 3D Design with a proven track record of excellence in the classroom. The successful candidate will demonstrate personal skills and qualities that align to an already established positive, hardworking and committed team. They will be fully committed to the academy’s ethos and vision and be prepared to continue their professional development to ensure they become an outstanding practitioner, willing to go the extra mile. With a demonstrable record of good or outstanding results, they will have a commitment to raising aspirations and achievement, supporting the wider academy community.

What the school offers its staff

Wingfield Academy has become an oversubscribed and high performing secondary school, placing it as one of the highest performing schools in Rotherham and in the top 7% nationally for progress. Wingfield has also been named a national lead school as part of the DFE’s behaviour hub programme. The Academy is looking to expand and develop further, attracting the best people to work alongside our dedicated and ambitious staff who go the extra mile to make a quantifiable and powerful contribution to social mobility. We focus on the things that matter.

Wingfield Academy offers a ‘child centred, progress focused’ academy ethos, we have a cohort of students with high standards of behaviour and a willingness to learn. We have a welcoming and supportive community where staff really do matter. Wingfield offers a supportive and committed leadership team with a clear vision of raising standards of teaching, learning and positive behaviour.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) is a Multi Academy Trust which has grown significantly over the last four years and currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three secondary schools and three primary schools. NCLT has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. We have a strong track record of improving the quality of education, raising aspirations and helping young people progress to higher education, apprenticeships and careers. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

To see the full job description, person specification and to apply please visit https://nclt.ac.uk/vacancies/

Applications should be submitted to recruitment@nclt.ac.uk

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a classroom practitioner with a clear commitment to helping students reach their full potential, who is enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and determined to make a difference.

Are you an enthusiastic and innovative teacher of Design & Technology and Art, with the ability to teach across the full range of Design & Technology subjects? Do you have the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage students to foster a love of creativity?

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed teacher to join a vibrant and growing faculty, which offers a varied and exciting curriculum across KS3 & KS4. We are a successful and well-resourced curriculum area. We are looking for teachers who are enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and determined to make a difference to the lives of our students. Within Design and Technology, we offer a robust KS3 and KS4 curriculum. The faculty has a range of well-equipped workshops, two well equipped Art, Food and Textiles rooms and multi-use classrooms which allows us to maximise student engagement.

Further details about the role

For further information please download the job description and person specification below and send your completed application with a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) to Mrs J Bell, Headteacher by email to hr@elawnswood.co.uk or by post to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a classroom practitioner with a clear commitment to helping students reach their full potential, who is enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and determined to make a difference.

Are you an enthusiastic and innovative teacher of Art, with the ability to teach across the full range of KS3 and KS4 Art? Do you have the ability to inspire, motivate and encourage students to foster a love of Art in its various forms?

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed teacher to join a vibrant and growing faculty, which offers a varied and exciting curriculum across KS3 & KS4. The department offers a curriculum where pupils explore and develop a range of 2D & 3D skills including textiles and ceramics.

What the school offers its staff

We are fortunate to have a well-resourced faculty across a range of specialisms in Art, DT, Textiles & Food.

Further details about the role

For further information please download the job description and person specification below and send your completed application with a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) to Mrs J Bell, Headteacher by email to hr@elawnswood.co.uk or by post to Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG.

Closing date Monday 30 September 2024 at 9am

Interviews to be held on Thursday 3 October 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of Design Technology

£29,820 to £46,525

(Potential TLR2b – for right candidate

Head of Product Design)

Required for January 2025

Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by Tapton School Academy Trust. We are an Ofsted “Good” school with the ambition and capacity to improve further. The school serves over 1500 pupils and since the school’s reputation goes from strength to strength, the number of pupils at Forge Valley School is expected to rise further.

Our key strength is our staff who are committed to ensuring all pupils become the best they can be. Although we work as a team, we recognise each member of staff as an individual and offer bespoke CPD and support. Above all, we are a team that enjoys working here at Forge Valley School; who are supportive, approachable and ambitious for each other and ourselves.

The successful candidate will be required to teach Design & Technology to the full range of pupils at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. We are particularly seeking applicants with an excellent knowledge of teaching and learning techniques to imbed understanding around timbers, polymers and metals including CAD and CAM to join our successful Technology department. We believe this is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and well-motivated teacher to join the school at this exciting time.Experience of teaching KS5 would be a distinct advantage.

This post would be an ideal first post for an ECT – our excellent ECT programme is further enhanced by support across the Academy Trust.

Are you:

• passionate about teaching and learning?
• an excellent practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a positive attitude?
• an outstanding and innovative teacher?
• able to teach across a range of ages and abilities?
• a firm believer in the potential of all pupils?

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• the opportunity for professional growth
• first class continuing professional development opportunities
• a modern, £27 million, state of the art working environment
• access to an on-site gym which is free to staff members
• Support from an experienced and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to staff wellbeing and reduction in workload

Commitment to safeguarding

Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Forge Valley School Safeguarding procedures - Forge Valley School - Safeguarding https://www.forgevalley.school/

What skills and experience we're looking for

In the role of Teacher of Design Technology you will:

• carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with academy policies, under the direction of the Principal
• promote the achievement of high standards through effecting teaching and learning of Design Technology, including preparation, evaluation, and action planning
• model the vision and values of the academy
• be part of the team driving the development of the academy to become and remain an ‘outstanding’ academy
• receive and act on feedback to build on the strengths and improve personal performance within the academy systems
• contribute, where appropriate, to implementing policies and practice and to promote collective responsibility for their implementation •
• take into account and constantly reviewing academy contextual factors and prior attainment when planning and teaching lessons
• work in a cross-curricular way to support Design Technology across the academy in the use of active learning approaches to enrich curriculum and skills delivery
• recognise, promote, and celebrate diversity

Essential:
• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Design Technology (A/C)
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in Design Technology up to GCSE (A/I)
• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in Design Technology (A/I)
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)
• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
• Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)

Desirable:
• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)

Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference

What the school offers its staff

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:

• Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Minimum entitlement of 34 days holiday (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays
• Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Training and development opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate, hardworking and focused teacher who understands how to build a culture and ethos that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all pupils? Do you believe that you can secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? Are you passionate about Art & Photography and making this accessible to all students? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

What will you get in return?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a passionate and friendly team under the direction and with the support of the Department Head and Head of School at Ryburn Valley High School.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• To deliver high quality curriculum provision through effective teaching and learning of Art & Photography
• To carry out the professional duties of a qualified teacher as identified in the DfE Teachers’ Standards
• Plan work in accordance with the curriculum area programmes of study to ensure progress and the personalised learning needs of every student.
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning, motivation, and presentation of work.
• Develop and maintain excellent professional relationships with students and parents’, including keeping parents informed of pupil progress
• Set high expectations for student behaviour to create a purposeful working atmosphere and a safe and respectful classroom environment that supports the learning of all pupils.

What you’ll get in return?

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund


• Staff development through appraisal and CPD
• Collaboration with Trust colleagues in similar roles
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students

• Free Parking
• An onsite Gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular well being activities
• Regular social activities and sport


If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

See our job pack below for further information

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, or have any questions, then we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Carrie Burbidge our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team via c.burbidge@ryburn.tlt.school

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@tlt.school by the deadline.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

What the school offers its staff

see above

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.