Teacher of Design and Technology

🌟 Join Us in Shaping Futures at Leigh Academies Trust! 🌟

Are you a passionate advocate for learning, personal growth, and societal impact? Do you thrive in a diverse, inclusive environment that champions sustainability and community engagement? Leigh Academies Trust welcomes you with open arms!

🎨 Teacher of Design and Technology 🎨

We're on the lookout for a dedicated individual who can ignite the spark of creativity and innovation in our students. Whether you're an early career educator or a seasoned professional, we offer unparalleled opportunities for your professional journey.

What You'll Receive:

💰 Competitive salary tailored to your role.

📚 Personalised CPD with mentorship and coaching.

🌍 Collaborative cross-school opportunities to pioneer teaching and learning innovations.

🏫 A supportive, inclusive atmosphere where exemplary behaviour sets the standard.

📝 Centralised resources to streamline planning and maximise impact.

💼 An experienced, nurturing department to guide your growth.

You're the Perfect Fit If You're:

🌱 Passionate about learning and possess deep subject knowledge.

📈 Experienced in KS4 and KS5 teaching, with a track record of success.

🌐 Familiar with IBMYP (preferred, but not essential).

🤝 A builder of strong professional relationships.

💡 A motivator who inspires students and colleagues alike.

🔋 Energetic, with a 'can-do' attitude towards challenges.

🎯 Confident with strong career aspirations.

🛡️ Committed to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing for all.

At Leigh Academies Trust, we believe in delivering an enriching, personalised education that empowers every learner, regardless of background, to reach their full potential. Our 'human-scale' education model ensures that each student is seen, heard, and valued.

About Us: Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy (SCWA)

SCWA is poised to become a beacon of educational excellence, embodying the ethos of Leigh Academies Trust. Our commitment to a nurturing, inclusive environment is reflected in our 'schools-within-schools' model, fostering strong relationships between students and staff.

As an IB World School, we embrace the IB philosophy to nurture well-rounded, globally aware students. Our extensive extracurricular offerings, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Marine Combined Cadet Force, enrich student experiences and foster resilience.

Join our team of dedicated professionals who are dedicated to transforming lives and fostering the best outcomes for every student. Your growth is our priority, and we invest in your professional development to ensure your success.

Ready to make a difference? Click here to learn more about joining our vibrant community at Leigh Academies Trust. Let's shape futures together! 🌟

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st April 2024, our Trust comprises 32 geographically organised academies (16 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 20,000 students and employing 3,000 talented staff. Nearly 40% of our academies are judged outstanding overall by Ofsted, versus 15% nationally. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider.

Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one. 

Our commitment to safeguarding: 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. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.  

Our commitment to equality and diversity: 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 to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.