Teacher of Engineering, Design & Technology

SchoolBrowse; Dartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Free virtual GP service 24/7

Collaborative MAT network

LAT benefits

Job summary

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, located in Dartford, Kent, seeks a passionate Teacher of Engineering, Design & Technology to join its Engineering and Design Centre. You will deliver a challenging technology curriculum within a state-of-the-art facility that supports students in preparing for future employment in the sector.

The role offers a supportive, collaborative environment within Leigh Academies Trust, with opportunities to contribute to a successful team and school-wide improvement

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check, references and prohibition from teaching check required.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by students.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

Job description

About the school

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is located in Dartford, Kent and forms part of Leigh Academies Trust.

The role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Engineering, Design & Technology to join our dynamic team. This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to become part of a well-established, collaborative and successful team to ensure that students enjoy a challenging, dynamic and rewarding technology curriculum. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work within our Engineering and Design Centre, a purpose-built state-of-the-art facility that will prepare students for future employment in this sector.

Key responsibilities

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by students.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

Benefits & package

• MPS/UPS (London Fringe)
• Teacher Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service
• Collaborative MAT network
• Additional LAT benefits

Requirements

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.