Teacher of Technology
Bradfields Academy
Medway
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS 1-6 (£30,000 - £41,333) + SEN 2 £5,009
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2024
Job overview
Contract: Permanent Part-Time
Salary: MPS 1-6 (£30,000 - £41,333) + SEN 2 £5,009
Location: Bradfields Specialist SEN Academy Medway Towns, Kent
Start Date: September 2024
Fortis Trust seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and qualified Technology teacher. The successful candidate will be a trust employee and enjoy the benefits that this brings to teachers. The current vacancy is on the Bradfields site, but future opportunities working on other sites within the trust may be available in the future.
In 2023 the academy was seen to continue to be Outstanding by OFSTED. The successful candidate will have the ability to maintain these high standards and drive forward their own unique ideas in helping to develop the provision further.
Knowledge of the full range of technology disciplines is essential and the successful candidate will be required to teach Food Technology. An ability to teach textiles is desirable.
Applicants should have a clear understanding of effective teaching, raising and sustaining achievement, and the care and support of complex individuals. They should have a vision and a drive to deliver meaningful and personalised curricula. Both experienced teachers and those just setting out in their careers would be considered.
The Technology department is an energetic and enthusiastic team that is constantly looking to develop. Qualifications are taught at a variety of levels from Entry Level to Level 2 qualifications. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to teach at all these levels under the direction of the Subject Lead.
As a member of Fortis Trust, Bradfields staff have access to a wide variety of employee benefits.
The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record check via the DBS system (for Children & Vulnerable Adults).
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Interested candidates are welcome to arrange a visit by contacting Louise Tombs by email louise.tombs@fortistrust.co.uk.
Interested candidates should complete an application form located on the academy website, www.bradfieldsacademy.co.uk
Closing Date: Friday 24th May 2024
Bradfields Academy reserves the right to close the application window early should a successful candidate present themselves before the closing date.
Attached documents
About Bradfields Academy
Bradfields Academy is an innovative and forward-looking specialist SEND provision which provides education for students who experience a co-morbidity of complex learning disabilities and difficulties [CLDD] including speech, language, emotional, sensory, physical and autistic spectrum disabilities. It aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our educational programme, which is cited as being excellent, has resulted in year-on-year improvements in exam passes and rates of progress that warranted OFSTED outstanding judgements for achievement [2022 and 2017]. Our pastoral programme is extensive and impacts student well-being, resilience and self-esteem.
Mission, Values and Aims
Bradfields Academy aims to be a leading centre of excellence in the Special Education Sector where students can thrive and fully develop their cognitive, social and emotional skills in order to take a full, active and responsible role in their local community and beyond as Global Citizens and Ambassadors for students with disabilities.
Our Mission
Striving for excellence where all within our community flourish
Our Ethos and Values
- Aspiration and Success
- Collaboration and Inclusivity
- Respect and Resilience
Our Aims
- Develop the confidence to be curious, imaginative and take calculated risks.
- Develop recreational and work‑related skills that extend beyond the academy.
- Develop a sustainable sense of personal pride and self‑worth.
- Guide and prepare students for each new phase of their life.
Wellbeing Vision Statement
At Bradfields Academy, for all individuals to thrive, learn and achieve, they must feel happy, safe and supported. We strive to achieve a culture that: promotes a healthy lifestyle; cares for each other; celebrates successes and provides the ability to work through difficulties, and extend this into our wider communities. Within our academy, we develop character strengths and promote the resilience needed to make the most of the life that lies ahead.
Exam Results
Our examination results continue to show that irrespective of need and diagnosis, all students, when provided with appropriate support and challenge can achieve accreditation. Furthermore, we are evidencing increasing numbers of students achieving qualifications, in certain subjects, that are in line with those achieved by their peers in mainstream settings.
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