Teacher of Technology
The Hermitage Academy
Chester-le-Street
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2018
Job overview
THE HERMITAGE ACADEMY, WALDRIDGE LANE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM, DH2 3AD
Miss F Smith PRINCIPAL
Telephone: (0191) 3887161
Website address: www.thehermitageacademy.net
11-19 School National Teaching School
TEACHER OF TECHNOLOGY (Main Pay Scale)
Required for September 2018
Do you want to join an outstanding Academy that offers excellent professional development opportunities to staff at all stages of their career? We are seeking an inspiring, dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Technology to contribute to the continued success and development of a strong and forward looking team. The successful candidate will not only fulfil normal teaching duties, but will also be eager to be involved with extra-curricular activities in order to enhance the opportunities available to all students and strengthen the reputation of the department and the Academy. The candidate should be able to teach Technology at Key Stage 3 including Food, Textiles and Product Design and should be keen to take on the reforms in Technology which started in September 2017 whereby the department offers 4 key areas, GCSE Engineering and Design Technology and 2 Technical awards in Visual Communication and Materials Technology. They should be able to engage a range of abilities. The ability to teach a Key Stage 5 Technology is desirable. The applicant should demonstrate strong practical/workshop skills and bring evidence of this to their interview. Flexibility to teach an additional subject is also desirable.
The post would suit either a newly qualified teacher who would be given a comprehensive induction programme and a full range of professional development opportunities or an experienced teacher looking to expand their professional horizon.
The Academy enjoys a well-founded reputation for continuous improvement, high expectations, a strong sense of discipline and achievement for all learners. The Academy became a Teaching School in March 2013 and we have embraced the opportunities it provides for all our staff.
If you think you excel at supporting the learning relationships of students, we would be delighted to discuss this further.
In a recent survey, our staff rated “opportunities for staff development” as outstanding. The Academy prides itself on an excellent programme of CPD, including middle leadership training, such as Leaders for the Future.
If you have any queries or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs E Cunnison at the Academy (Telephone: 0191 3887161) or email ecunnison@thehermitageacademy.net
To apply for this role please click on the Click Apply button below.
Closing Date: Application forms should be returned to the school by the closing date, Tuesday 20th February 2018 (9.00 am)
Interviews: Tuesday 27th February 2018
The Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Disclosure form and satisfactory references.
Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2002 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the ‘Disqualification from Caring for Children’ declaration form (DCCR). Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.
This post is not open to job share.
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About The Hermitage Academy
- The Hermitage Academy
- Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street
- County Durham
- DH2 3AD
- United Kingdom
THE HERMITAGE ACADEMY, CHESTER-LE-STREET
Welcome to The Hermitage Academy.
The Hermitage Academy is an exciting and successful, high performing 11-19 Teaching Academy serving the local community.
The school was invited in June 2010 to convert to Academy Status in the first round of “Outstanding” school conversions and officially converted to The Hermitage Academy on 1st April 2011.
Becoming an Academy has brought about significant opportunities for our school. We have developed our curriculum in a manner which reflects our school’s aspirations, our strengths and the needs of young people as they move into adult citizenship in the 21st century.
In the locality the Academy enjoys a well-founded reputation for continuous improvement, high outcomes and expectations, and a strong sense of achievement for all learners. The Academy became a National Teaching School in March 2013 and we are embracing the challenges and opportunities it provides for all our staff. The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust have identified us as one of their High Performing Specialist Schools with Leading Edge Status.
We have developed strong links with our local primary schools and a nearby College of Further Education and work based providers that promotes innovation and collaboration, enabling students to access additional vocational options.
The school is well over subscribed, yet the intake is truly comprehensive which is reflected in its growing 11-19 population. All employees at the school enjoy the privilege of working with our students.
Our students have a wide range of needs and abilities and the Academy is committed to provide a safe environment where outstanding teaching is encouraged to enable students to achieve their very best. Our school building is periodically refurbished and maintained to provide a comfortable learning environment where students want to learn and consequently attendance figures are high. To accommodate our successful and expanding Academy we recently invested in a purpose built facility Sixth Form block and are currently in the process of having a bespoke Year 7 build. Prior to that, to enhance the learning experience of our SEN students, our Student Support Centre was added.
Students are encouraged to contribute to all aspects of school life, actively participating in School Council, Mini Leadership, Debating Society and various extra-curricular clubs and activities.
The school’s leadership team consists of the Principal, 2 Vice Principals and 5 Assistant Vice Principals. We have a stable and highly qualified teaching staff who are deployed on a subject department basis led by respective Leaders and Managers of Departments. Directors of Achievement manage the progress and welfare of students in a horizontal year team structure supported by Year Managers. Personal professional development is strong within the school and all staff have a direct line manager to advise and support career opportunities.
Our aim is simple – we want to be the best school we can possibly be. To achieve this we remain focused on our core purpose of improving the quality of education we provide and ensuring that students, staff, parents and Governors all work together to that end, while continuing to provide the caring, supportive environment which is at the heart of The Hermitage Academy.
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