Teacher of Design and Technology

Thomas Middlecott Academy is now recruiting for a Teacher of Design and Technology. This role could be the ideal next step in your career.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. See what it means to be part of the David Ross Education trust from our children and parents here.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. 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 our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About the role

To be an effective teacher (and tutor) who supports and challenges all students to achieve their full potential

Full time teaching hours – permanent role

Salary & Benefits

• M1 – M6 £23,720 - £35,008
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Who we are looking for

A degree in a specialist subject and teaching qualification

A very good classroom teacher, demonstrating ability to innovate

Understanding of current curriculum issues in relation to your subject

Able to show evidence of the use of technology in teaching and learning

Flexible and responsive to a changing educational environment

Committed to working co-operatively with young people; able to communicate sensitively, imaginatively and effectively with them

Able to motivate and encourage problem solving

Able to communicate effectively with parents to represent the Academy positively and feedback information as appropriate

Committed to career progression and professional development

Good organisation and time management skills

Have high expectations of what students and staff can achieve

Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of a successful Academy

Able to develop and co-ordinate a sustainable strategy towards extra curriculum activities

Have regard to provide equality of opportunity for all

Aware of Health and Safety and Safeguarding as appropriate to role

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.

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.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. We offer high quality programmes for CPD and Leadership Development to support our practitioners to deliver high quality teaching and learning across our academies.

Apply now

Please visit our website to complete our application form and submit your CV and covering letter.

Thomas Middlecott Academy is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants