Teacher of DT

Job Title:            Teacher of Design Technology

Location:           Corby Technical School

Salary:                MPS/UPS

About Corby Technical School and the role

We are looking to appoint a creative, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher of Design Technology with a forward-thinking approach. The Design and Technology department is a well-resourced department. The department is expanding, and the successful candidate will join the team in delivering an inspiring and engaging curriculum from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5. The subject is taught in a specialist rooms/workshops with outstanding facilities. At GCSE the NCFE Engineering specification is followed and at A Level we follow the OCR Design Engineering – we also offer Pearson Design & Technology and AQA Food, Preparation and Nutrition. 

In Key Stage 3 we help students manage time and resources, becoming familiar with equipment and tools. We encourage safe working practices and the development of independence of thought. We aid students to investigate a wide range of materials, processes and techniques, leading to the development of technological awareness and the ability to make reasoned decisions and valued judgements. 

We also aim to broaden the students’ knowledge of Design Technology to allow them to develop practical and theoretical skills to solve problems both in two and three dimensions. We look to enable students to then apply this knowledge and understanding in a wider context in society today. What they learn at Key Stage 3 feeds directly into the new GCSE framework. 

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach in a workshop at Key Stage 3 with the option to teach GCSE either Engineering and/or Design & Technology (Resistant Materials). We have two workshops which are well-equipped with a wide range of equipment. It is a very popular option at GCSE, with excellent results. A current Health and Safety Certificate (D.A.T.A) would be an advantage but training can be arranged. Support and mentoring would be available for a creative Design and Technology Teacher who would like to develop their skills in this area. 

You will be:

·        An inspirational teacher, who believes in high aspirations for all students.

·        Passionate about innovative learning and teaching.

·        A dynamic, forward-thinking individual.

·        Committed to student success.

·        Highly organised.

·        Enthusiastic.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

 As part of the Brooke Weston Trust, you have fantastic opportunities to: 

·        Work with a subject network of five secondary academies to discuss and share curriculum and teaching ideas.

·        Make links with colleagues in our five Primary academies, to develop a shared knowledge of a curriculum that works from EYFS up to Year 13.

·        Develop your leadership through our Leadership Academy, learning from established leaders from across the Trust.

·        Have access to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub, that is based at Brooke Weston Academy 

·        Get free breakfast, lunch, tea and coffee through our inhouse catering. All Trust staff benefit from this. 

·        BWT employees can get 20% off the cost of childcare with access to our Trust schools extended provisions and wrap-around care facilities.

·        All staff are able to participate in a Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme. 

How to Apply:

If having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position at Corby Technical School these are your next steps:

Please apply via the link below.

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

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