Teacher of Design and Technology

We are looking for a permanent, full time Teacher of Design and Technology at Wey Valley Academy, Weymouth, Dorset.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an academy in Weymouth within Authentic Education Trust. Dynamic, forward thinking and absolutely committed to changing the lives of all young people, we are seeking new colleagues who will share our inclusive and positive ethos as our pupil numbers continue to rise.

Who are we looking for?

• Unconditional positive regard for young people and high expectations of what they can achieve.
• A positive and proactive classroom practitioner with a clear sense of “what good learning looks like”.
• Excellent subject knowledge and a belief that all teachers are lifelong learners.
• Good organisational and motivational skills to support pupils of all abilities and needs.

Our mantra, ‘High Expectations lead to High Achievers’ applies to everyone who is involved in the academy, whatever their role and we place a strong emphasis on staff well-being.

What can we offer?

• A very visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
• Centralised behaviour system and commitment to disruption-free learning, which enables teachers to focus on delivering excellent teaching for students every day.
• Real opportunities for career progression: our culture is very much to “promote from within”.
• One day a year “off timetable” provided in the summer term for subject teachers who mark for exam boards.
• A coaching model for improving teaching which is supportive and effective.
• Very flexible child-car arrangements – we are a very family friendly academy and really do understand how hard it can b juggling family life and work at times.
• A directed time schedule that is below the 1265, with a commitment to workload reduction and staff wellbeing. Colleagues benefit from discounted gym membership prices at WVA.
• No formally graded lesson observations – emphasis is on coaching and sharing practice.
• A strong support network both within the school and across Ambitions Academies Trust.
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
• Strong potential for career progression.
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing to well-being with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
• Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitor’s and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.

Our design and technology department offer?

• Centralised curriculum content where staff can adapt excellent resources to suit their specialism in design and technology for their students and their learning needs.
• A collaborative and supportive team of highly enthusiastic design and technology teaching staff
• An external specialised training programme in accordance with DATA requirements
• Three fully equipped workshops, a laser cutter, a wide range of equipment, vacuum former, strip heaters and a large preparation room with access to a full-time technician.

We are a truly comprehensive school located in the heart of our community. There are high levels of respect, support and kindness across our staff team and senior leadership.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with all levels of experience, including NQTs. The school offers an excellent professional development programme.