Design Technology Teacher

Sawtry Village Academy is part the successful and expanding Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) family of schools. Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.

We are looking for a suitably qualified teacher of Design and Technology who can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for working with young people.   You should be able to teach Resistant Materials from KS3 to A Level along with the other technologies at KS3.   Knowledge, understanding and competence in ICT would be an advantage for CAD/CAM.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and inspirational professional to join a thriving department. The successful candidate will join an experienced, supportive team (and wider CMAT family of teachers) which is well-resourced and offers a broad range of courses at both pre and post 16.

We would welcome applications from either a newly qualified teacher or an experienced practitioner.

In 2018 we were inspected by Ofsted, who graded the Academy GOOD across all measurable categories with an OUTSTANDING Post-16 provision. Our results are constantly placed well above the national average for progress. We have recently completed Stage 1 of a building programme for refurbishment which has seen the opening of a newly constructed £3 million classroom block. The next stage of refurbishment, taking place in the summer of 2021, will see the Design Technology department completely renovated; an exciting time for a new member of staff to join the team.

CMAT supports teachers to access the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) for Middle Leaders (NPQML) and Senior Leaders (NPQSL). We are able to offer this excellent professional development opportunity for those interested.  In addition, NQTs are supported by specialist mentors and can expect a reduced teaching load of 60%.

CMAT is a success story that continues to grow and part of our success is down to our ability to Recruit, Develop and Retain the very best teachers. It is also driven by our ability to adapt to the changing educational landscape led by determined staff who bring our academies alive with their enthusiastic personalities, unshakeable work ethic and their commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences for our children. What makes Sawtry Village Academy, and the Trust as a whole, different is that we know how to nurture and bring out the very best in our talented staff.

What we can offer you:

• a philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion

• a commitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well- rounded individuals

• a purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported

• motivated and engaged students, and ambitious, dedicated and professional staff

• a commitment to leadership, innovation, staff progression - we are passionate about retaining good teachers - and partnership working, as part of our Teaching School status and within our family of schools.

• experienced mentors are available to support NQTs through their induction year.

You will be:

• an outstanding Teacher of Technology

• able to build effective working relationships with students and staff

•   able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our children, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners

•   willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice

•   able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.

Staff at the academy have access to a supportive CPD programme throughout the year, their own laptop, classrooms with interactive whiteboards and other benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a 24-hour telephone counselling service, together with information, support and guidance on a variety of issues.

This is an exciting time to join the academy as we continue our journey as part of a vibrant and forward-thinking Trust.  If you would like to discuss further details about the role, please contact Faculty Lead, Corinne Wheeler (cwheeler@sawtryva.org)

Closing date for applications Monday 26th April 2021 at 9am.

Interviews will be held later that week.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are encouraged.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff will be subject to an enhanced check with the DBS.