Teacher of Design Technology
Hummersknott Academy
Darlington
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- New
- Salary:
- £30,000-£46,525 (M1-UPS3)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1 January 2025
- Apply by:
- 21 October 2024
Job overview
Hummersknott Academy
Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, DL3 8AR Tel: (01325) 241191
Email: jobapplications@hummersknott.org.uk
Website: Hummersknott.org.uk
Executive Headteacher: James Keating
Salary: £30,000-£46,525 (M1-UPS3)
Required: 1 January 2025 – temporary for two terms
We are looking to appoint a dedicated and suitably qualified teacher of Design Technology to join our successful Technology team at Hummersknott Academy. Students are taught DT subjects as part of a carousel at KS3 with students having the choice to opt for the individual subjects at KS4. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, specialist DT teacher to join a thriving faculty within an ambitious school dedicated to giving the best for its children.
The faculty offers a wide range of subjects to exam level and prides itself on its performance as well as the breadth of its curriculum at both Key stages. Teachers within the faculty are dedicated, pro-active and collaborate as a team. Design and Technology is a leading faculty within the school where ideas are put into reality, students are designers and problems are turned into solutions.
Applications are welcome from those who can teach to both key stages and to all ability levels. Above all, we are looking for someone with a real passion for the subject; someone who is able to inspire students to share that passion.
We are a popular Academy, consistently oversubscribed and with high quality outcomes at KS4. We pride ourselves on a culture built upon strong relationships, mutual respect and a commitment to developing students and staff alike. Our curriculum has always been based upon quality, breadth and choice.
Whether you are just setting out in your career or are an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge, this post will place you at the heart of a vibrant and forward thinking Faculty. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across the age and ability range.
A full induction and CPD support programme will be available to the successful candidate.
Interested? We look forward to hearing from you!
Phone the Academy on 01325 241191 or email jobapplications@hummersknott.org.uk for more information or to arrange a visit.
The Academy has an excellent reputation within the local community with strong support from Governors, parents, students and highly motivated staff.
Advance Learning Partnership is a not-for-profit Multi Academy Trust consisting of a mix of primary and secondary academies. All academies within our Trust collaborate as a ‘family of schools’. The Trust as a whole is not a separate body or group of people, but rather one single organisation made up of all our academies with one single vision and shared set of values.
Application: Further details and application forms are available on the Academy website www.hummersknott.org.uk.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Academy is committed to all aspects of personal development, is inclusive and seeks to ensure every individual achieves.
Closing date for applications: Monday 21 October 2024 at 8am
Provisional interview date: Thursday 24 October 2024
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.
Attached documents
About Hummersknott Academy
Hummersknott Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in Darlington, County Durham. At its most recent inspection there were 1,228 students aged 11-16 on the school roll.
Hummersknott Academy was founded in 1955 as a girls’ high school and converted to academy status in 2012. In 2007, the school underwent an extensive £15 million regeneration project. The area of Hummersknott is located in the west of Darlington and has a population of around 3,500. Extensive facilities at the school include a dance studio, ceramics area, recording studio, sports hall and a 3G artificial football pitch.
Principal
James Keating
Values and vision
The Hummersknott Academy Trust is committed to providing outstanding, inclusive learning for all pupils regardless of their ability. Success is built upon partnership between parents, pupils, staff, local community groups and global link schools. The aim is to develop every aspect of the people within the school community so that they can live successful and fulfilled lives.
Hummersknott Academy has been a specialist language college since 2005. The curriculum is flexible and aimed at making sure all pupils have choice and can succeed.
Ofsted report
“The achievement of pupils is good and continues to improve rapidly because of the successful and relentless drive by governors and senior leaders to increase the proportion of good and outstanding teaching. The thirst for excellence that leaders show in all aspects of the academy’s work is outstanding.”
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