Teacher of Design and Technology - Thomas Middlecott Academy

Lincoln Company LLC.; Boston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

CPD courses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellbeing

Job summary

Thomas Middlecott Academy seeks a part-time Design and Technology teacher to join the DT department in Spilsby. The post is 19.5 hours per week, 0.6 FTE, with responsibilities across KS3/KS4 and a commitment to high standards.

You will hold QTS and a relevant honours degree, demonstrate ongoing professional development, and help raise attainment through engaging, research-informed teaching. The school offers CPD, pension, and flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• QTS and a good honours degree in a relevant subject.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and research-informed pedagogy.
• Experience delivering the DT curriculum across KS3/KS4 in high-performing contexts.

Skills

DT leadership

Data interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Motivation & development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Honours degree in relevant subject

Job description

Teacher of Design and Technology - Thomas Middlecott Academy

About this Role

The Design & Technology Department is a thriving department in the school. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, committed to continuous professional development and passionate about their subject.

This is a part-time, permanent role working 19.5 hours per week 0.6 FTE.

About our Academy

We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of ambition and aspiration, courage and resilience and honesty and respect. We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.

We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something exciting for those who join us. We have the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic school that, combined with our co-educational ethos and smaller size, engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence and celebrates open-minded thinking. Underpinned by our values, we are student focused and we believe that there are no limits for outstanding learning and outstanding achievement. We have high expectations of our students and staff, high aspirations for them and demonstrate complete belief in them all. Low level disruption is rare at KEVI and students are polite and respectful.

The academy is based in Spilsby, an historic market town nestling between the beautiful Lincolnshire coastline and the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds. It is also within driving distance of several Market towns and the larger towns of Boston, Grimsby and the city of Lincoln. The academy is currently attracting students from a wide catchment area from Skegness, the surrounding area and as far as Boston, Alford and Louth.

The proportion of students who are disadvantaged (49%) and the proportion of students with SEND (28%) is above the national average.

As part of the David Ross Education Trust, the academy offers a wide range of sporting, cultural and residential enrichment opportunities.

Please visit our website for more information about the Academy www.kingedwardacademy.co.uk

Salary & Benefits

• M1-UPS3
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• - Qualified Teacher Status
• - A good honours degree in a relevant subject
• - Evidence of ongoing professional development
• - Excellent practitioner with demonstrable experience of raising standards and leading developments in DT
• - Experience of successful delivery of the DT curriculum across KS3/KS4
• - Experience of working in high-performing contexts
• - Commitment to research-informed pedagogy
• - Relentlessly high expectations of staff and scholars
• - Excellent subject knowledge
• - Familiarity and comfort with recent developments in Design and Technology education
• - Ability to draw meaningful and actionable interpretations from data
• - Ability to motivate inspire and develop others
• - Ability to develop the teaching practice of other colleagues
• - Aligned with KEVI’s commitment to transformational education
• - Values-driven with a strong moral purpose
• - Motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
• - Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
• - Excellent interpersonal skills
• - Reflective practitioner, with a commitment to self-improvement
• - Ability to work under pressure
• - Commitment to co-curricular education as well as academic programmes

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2–19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child – regardless of their background – has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation’s vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.