Art / DT Teacher

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Art / DT Teacher

Goodwin Academy are seeking a Art / DT Teacher to join their vibrant and engaging, state of the art mixed Academy based in the heart of Deal. Applications are invited from teachers who have experience of teaching Art and or DT. The successful candidate will be expected to implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support the subject areas as appropriate. Our Curriculum Intent can be viewed here.

The successful candidate will be a qualified, motivated and enthusiastic Art /DT Teacher, with a positive and open approach to learning. You will join our team of creative and committed professionals, who are passionate about teaching and learning. You will be a strong and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations for yourself and the children to ensure that all of our children achieve their very best. You will be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum and have a thorough knowledge of present curriculum development particularly those relating to Art and or DT.

Goodwin Academy is part of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, committed to transforming the life chances of our students, ensuring that all are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. We deliver this through the BEST Agenda - ‘Be Your Best’ with BEST being an acronym for B = Brilliance, E = Enrichment, S = Society and T = Thinking.

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What we can offer you:

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales.
• Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits
• Excellent CPD opportunities including our Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher 
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
• Generous employer contribution to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School
• Focus on staff wellbeing, including 24/ Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccination and eye care vouchers.
• Free parking in our secure staff car park
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff. 

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our small and friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today! 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

For an informal discussion with the Principal and a tour, please contact the Principal’s PA Geraldine Baird – Geraldine.Baird@goodwinacademy.tsat.uk

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site, please click here to submit an application via Microsoft Forms.

If this position is not quite right for you, but you would be interested for any other positions within our Trust please click here to join our Talent Pool.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk