Primary Teacher - Leading and Delivering Specialist Technology

NCEA Bishop's Primary School; Ashington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support

The Nest childcare provision

CPD opportunities

Gym discounts

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

NCEA Bishop's Primary School in Ashington is seeking an experienced Primary Teacher to lead and deliver specialist technology across the Primary phase, guiding pupils to turn ideas into real projects and develop practical skills.

The role focuses on planning and delivering high-quality teaching, leading Design & Technology curriculum areas, and ensuring safety when using equipment; you will collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching provision and participate in professional development

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching within assigned subjects and curriculum areas, using secure subject and pedagogical knowledge.
• Lead or share leadership responsibility for identified curriculum areas, as agreed with Trust and school leaders.
• Ensure that pupils are taught to use equipment, tools, materials and resources safely and responsibly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop curriculum provision, resources and approaches to teaching.
• Undertake relevant professional development and training associated with assigned teaching, curriculum and health-and-safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching within assigned subjects and curriculum areas, using secure subject and pedagogical knowledge.
• Lead or share leadership responsibility for identified curriculum areas, as agreed with Trust and school leaders.
• Ensure that pupils are taught to use equipment, tools, materials and resources safely and responsibly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop curriculum provision, resources and approaches to teaching.
• Undertake relevant professional development and training associated with assigned teaching, curriculum and health-and-safety responsibilities.

Skills

Design & Technology

Curriculum leadership

Health & safety

Team collaboration

Professional development

Job description

Hours: 0.8fte
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: Permanent

The Trust has a unique opportunity for an experienced Primary Teacher to lead and deliver specialist technology across the Primary phase.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes that children learn by designing, testing, and improving. We are looking for a teacher who can inspire pupils to work with their hands, develop practical skills, and turn their ideas into real projects.

The Trust’s approach to Design & Technology goes beyond normal design activities. Pupils will have opportunities to work with wood, card, textiles, mechanisms, tools, and a range of materials, developing the skills and confidence they need to design unique products within a designated workshop.

This is a great career opportunity for a creative, forward thinking teacher to inspire practical design and learning.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching within assigned subjects and curriculum areas, using secure subject and pedagogical knowledge.
• Lead or share leadership responsibility for identified curriculum areas, as agreed with Trust and school leaders.
• Ensure that pupils are taught to use equipment, tools, materials and resources safely and responsibly.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop curriculum provision, resources and approaches to teaching.
• Undertake relevant professional development and training associated with assigned teaching, curriculum and health-and-safety responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

As well as a rewarding career within an established Multi Academy Trust, we offer the following employee benefits -

• An excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution from the Trust.
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
• Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
• CPD opportunities with support from across the Trust.
• Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.