Design and Technology Teacher

Humberston Academy is now recruiting for a Design and Technology Teacher  

If you are aspiring to be outstanding, ambitious, inspirational, creative, dynamic, open-minded and want to be part of a department that consistently achieves academic outcomes in the top 10% nationally, then we want to hear from you. 

Our DT department has performed consistently above national average in all examinations delivered. The department thrives on good humour and teamwork, delivering a knowledge rich curriculum in well-resourced classrooms.

The successful applicant will be part of a team that has a variety of specialised teachers, all offering support and guidance to each other, which creates a positive and hardworking ethos. They go above and beyond to ensure all students achieve.

Therefore, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to deliver DT up to KS4.

 At Humberston Academy we are passionate about providing a traditional curriculum which not only develops life skills but prepares each student for adulthood and a successful career.

 Students in the academy show a real enthusiasm for DT and are acutely aware of the link between the subject and the world of work. As a result of this, you will be joining a department who achieves results consistently well above national average and strives to maintain this while developing students’ skills and a passion for the subject.

About our Academy

Humberston Academy is an oversubscribed ‘outstanding’ academy located in an affluent area of North East Lincolnshire. As well as being an outstanding academy, Humberston Academy achieved ‘World Class Schools’ status in December 2019. Humberston Academy continues to deliver incredible opportunities to young people with a specific focus on STEM enrichment and favourable links to the apprenticeships industry as well as traditional route towards higher education.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. 

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them. 

About the role

You are required to carry out the duties as set out in the relevant paragraphs of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Condition document.  The post requires you to teach pupils in the age range 11 to 16 and with others outside that age range as required for transition and outreach work. 

In carrying out these duties you will need to work in compliance with all Academy policies and procedures as set out by the Trust and Governing Body and the reasonable direction from colleagues with the relevant position of responsibility.

You will have the role of Form Tutor, even when a form has not been assigned to you, and may be asked to carry out some or all of those duties if required.

In addition you will continuously evaluate and review your role and propose improvements to this Job Description in the light of experience as part of the performance management process.  You will also be required to carry out any other additional duties as might reasonable required by the Principal.

Who we are looking for 

• High standards of teaching and learning

• A good degree in a specialist subject teaching qualification

• Nationally recognised teaching qualification

• High level skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to teach DT across Key Stages 3-4

• A strong classroom teacher, demonstrating ability to innovate

• Understanding of current curriculum issues in relation to teaching DT

• Able to show evidence of the use of technology in teaching and learning

• Be flexible and responsive to a changing educational environment

• Contribute to whole school initiatives

• Committed to working co-operatively with young people; able to communicate sensitively, imaginatively and effectively with them

• Able to communicate effectively with parents to represent the Academy positively and feedback information as appropriate

• Willing to contribute to the professional development

• Highly motivated and driven by passion and spirit for the subject

• Enthusiastic and prepared to work hard

• Honest and trustworthy

• Good organisation and time management skills

• Have high expectations of what students and staff can achieve

• Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of Humberston Academy

Salary & Benefits

M1-UPS3 (£25,714 - £41,604)

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Professional development programme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country.  Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our application form, please click on 'apply here '

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.