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Teacher of Technology

Teacher of Technology

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

Essex

  • £25,714 - £41,604 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2023
Apply by:
16 December 2022

Job overview

 The Vacancy

This is an exciting and challenging post, timbers and textiles experience is essential and ideally you will have some experience in graphics and photography. You will have the opportunity to work with like-minded teachers within a supportive team.

You need to have flair and passion for your subject and be able to inspire our young people to achieve their ambitions.  Design and Technology is a high-profile subject with a healthy uptake at KS4 and 5 and a proven track record of results, therefore it is essential that you are enthusiastic, hardworking and conscientious.

This role would equally suit an experienced teacher, or an NQT who is looking for an excellent start to their career. For the right candidate we are willing to offer remuneration up to UPS 3 with potential for extra responsibility.

Application

An application form can be downloaded from the Academy’s website; please submit your completed application form with a covering letter addressed to Mr Duncan Roberts, Principal. Should you have any queries, please contact Karen Williams, PA to the Principal, on 01799 544 030 or kwilliams@joycefrankland.org

 Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect  all staff to share this commitment and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check. Certificates of Good Conduct and other checks may be requested if applicable.

 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org

 We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered.


 

 

About Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

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+44 1799 540237

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OUR VALUES

We aspire to create:

  • A school which places great importance on its core purpose – that of teaching and learning. We all see ourselves as learners.
  • A ‘can do’ culture where people are able to pursue ideas and take risks.
  • Good relationships which exist at all levels based on openness, team work and respect.
  • A strong sense of optimism and pride in the school’s successes and a capacity to develop and improve.
  • High expectations and aspirations where challenges are met and achievements in all areas are celebrated.

THE SCHOOL

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is a foundation 11 - 18 mixed comprehensive school with currently 971 pupils on roll. The school is one of the oldest schools in Essex, founded in the year of the Armada, 1588. The school currently admits 168 pupils into each year group who are divided into 6 teaching groups. The school is oversubscribed and there is a waiting list for the current Year 7. There are currently 118 students in the Sixth Form. Around two thirds of Year 11 students stay in the sixth form and a number of students also join the Sixth Form from other local schools.

The school draws on a very wide area for its intake. Pupils come from as far as Cambridgeshire to the north, Royston to the west, Suffolk and Braintree to the east and Harlow, Roydon, Hoddesdon, Epping and Ongar to the south.

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is an aspirational establishment with a strong emphasis on the individual.  Our 2014 Ofsted inspection noted that “Students develop personal qualities that prepare them well for the next stage of their education and adult life, and the extensive range of enrichment activities supports this. They are proud of the school’s heritage and the distinct opportunities it offers.”  Our students are significantly above national expectation on entry: 67% of students achieve 5 A* - C including English and Maths with 83% achieving A* - C in Mathematics.  Our aim is to improve in all areas and continue to raise our standards.

At A-Level our results were excellent, with an overall pass rate of 98.5% (an improvement on last year). The A*-B pass rate was 37.4% and the A*-C pass rate 71.4%.  Pleasingly, students exceeded their externally set targets by some distance, particularly at the top end of the ability range.

Examination results are very important to the school and its students. We also believe that development of personal qualities is just as important. The school therefore offers a wide range of out-of-class activities to promote self-confidence, raise self-esteem, give opportunities for team work and to develop leadership potential. We encourage every pupil to undertake at least one out-of-class activity. The range is enormous and the school has a reputation in particular for its drama, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, sport and music. We are keen to broaden the horizons of our pupils by means of trips and exchanges at home and abroad. In the last year groups of pupils have visited Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Nepal, South Africa and Spain. The staff at Newport is strongly committed to such activities. The school has recently been awarded the prestigious “International School Award” by the British Council and is an Artsmark Gold school in recognition of its excellent provision in the arts.

Please note that the school operates a non-smoking policy.

Students are well behaved and there is a rigorous behaviour policy with well developed systems of rewards and sanctions.

THE SETTING

The school is set in 34 acres of very attractive, undulating countryside in North West Essex. The village of Newport lies 3 miles south of Saffron Walden and 9 miles north of Bishops Stortford on the B 1383. Communications to the north, towards Cambridge (17 miles away), and to the south, towards Harlow (18 miles away) and London (37 miles away) on the Liverpool Street railway line are good. They are further improved by the M11 which runs to the west of Newport.

THE STRUCTURE

The school is in Group 6 and currently has a teaching staff of 69.5 FTE.

The Structure

The Academy Leadership Team comprises the Principal, Vice Principal and five Assistant Principals.  The Academy operates a faculty structure overseen by the Assistant Principals who also have a teaching commitment.

Upon entering the Academy, students are placed into one of 12 combined year tutor groups overseen by a Director of Key Stage.  There is also a House system within the school and tutor groups throughout the Academy are allocated to one of the six Houses, Banstead, Caius, Frankland, Morden, Saxie and Trappes.  The Governors have laid down clear and structured guidelines on behaviour.

CURRICULUM POLICY

At Newport, every learner is entitled to a curriculum that is rich and varied, challenging and inspiring, which enables every individual to fulfil his or her potential.

Students follow the National Curriculum. Current provision aims to offer a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum.
Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8)

All students study the following:

  • Art and Design
  • Mathematics
  • Design & Technology
  • Music
  • Drama
  • Physical Education
  • English
  • Science
  • Modern Foreign Languages
  • Religious Studies
  • Geography
  • PSHE
  • History Information and Communication Technology

NB i) All students take a second language (in addition to French) from Year 7 choosing from Italian, Spanish or Latin.
ii) Citizenship is delivered across the curriculum to all students.

Key Stage 4 (Years 9, 10, 11)
All students follow a core curriculum which consists of: English, Maths, Science, ICT, PSHE (including citizenship), PE and games.
In addition, students are asked to choose four subjects from the following options:

  • Art
  • Business Studies
  • Italian
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Electronics
  • PE
  • Expressive Arts
  • Religious Studies
  • Food Technology
  • Resistant Materials
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Geography
  • History
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Statistics
  • Graphics
  • Latin

 

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