Dynamic DT, Food & Art Teacher (Maternity Cover)

SAMpeople; South Shields; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMpeople is seeking an exceptional candidate to teach and support the Design Technology, Food and Art Faculty at Chichester Free School on a maternity cover from January 2027.

This secondary post is open to ECTs or experienced teachers, with opportunities to teach across phases. The role offers progression to Upper Pay Scale for the right candidate within a dynamic academy environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to think strategically with imagination, vision, creativity and originality to improve outcomes for students.
• Understanding of how data can be used to support student progress and meet ambitious curriculum outcomes.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills in a school setting.
• Experience in developing colleagues through mentoring, coaching or CPD.
• Strong subject knowledge and pedagogy across Design Technology, Food and Art.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor and evaluate an area of school work and contribute to department improvement.
• Mentor and support teachers, and provide CPD opportunities.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across Design Technology, Food and Art and potentially across phases.
• Support safeguarding and participate in pre-employment checks.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data-driven progress

Communication skills

Creativity and vision

Mentoring and CPD

Job description

SAMpeople is seeking an exceptional candidate to teach and support the Design Technology, Food and Art Faculty at Chichester Free School on a maternity cover from January 2027.

This secondary post is open to ECTs or experienced teachers, with opportunities to teach across phases. The role offers progression to Upper Pay Scale for the right candidate within a dynamic academy environment.