Teacher i/c of Technology & Art

Teacher i/c of Technology and Art – September 2018 start

Salary – MPS plus TLR 2 (£2,672 - £6,514) (£1,000 recruitment bonus)

(with opportunity to become an Aspirant Lead Practitioner)

Looking to be part of an amazing journey? Needing an exciting new challenge? 

Our Academy will be a vibrant and exciting place to work and this is the start of a challenging journey towards outstanding. Atlantic Academy Portland is a 3-16, Academy (at the present time), providing many opportunities for cross phase planning and collaboration. Atlantic Academy Portland offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career.

The Academy is located in stunning buildings, having benefited from a £20 million plus full renovation program. It is situated on the beautiful Isle of Portland, at the heart of the Jurassic Coast, in Dorset. Within easy reach of Weymouth, Dorchester, Yeovil, Poole and Bournemouth. This really is an Academy at the very heart of the community. There is also the potential for onsite accommodation be made available at a subsidised rate.

The Academy will be sponsored by the Aspirations Academies Trust (www.aspirationsacademies.org) and be a member of one of their three clusters: The South Coast District, which consists of Jewell Academy Bournemouth (Primary, rated outstanding), Ocean Academy Poole (Junior, to be inspected) and Magna Academy Poole (Secondary, rated outstanding). The district members will work closely together sharing resources, expertise, CPD and providing specialist support where appropriate. Magna Academy Poole is also a newly designated NCTL Teaching School, providing many career development pathways and support for rapid progression. The opportunity to become an Aspirant Lead Practitioner, Lead Practitioner or SLE is available, please indicate this in your application if it is an opportunity you may wish to be considered for.

Central to the philosophy of the Aspirations Academies Trust is the innovative Aspirations Framework developed by the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations (QISA) which outlines the belief that for all students to have high Aspirations, three Guiding Principles must be present: Self‐Worth, Engagement, and Purpose. These Guiding Principles direct the development of educational experiences from the individual classroom to the entire school building.

We are keen to appoint an inspirational and experienced Teacher i/c of Technology and Art with an opportunity to grow and develop a well supported curriculum area that includes Engineering, Food and Art. The successful applicant will join a collaborative and supportive team. 

Our 2 form entry school ensure all our highly motivated teachers work in a supportive and engaging environment, ensuring pupils achieve their full potential.

How to Apply

Please use the TES online application form to apply immediately

Please contact Angus Dawson, Head of Faculty for an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit: adawson@atlantic-aspirations.org 

Closing date for applications:  Friday 8th June 2018 12.00 pm 

Learn more about Aspirations Academies at: www.aspirationsacademies.org

Atlantic Academy Portland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.