Teacher of Art and DT

Teacher of Art and DT

Contract:         Full Time, Permanent

Salary:             MPS/UPS

Site:                 Thomas Deacon Academy

Closing date:   18th May 2022

Start:               September 2022

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing. 

About TDET

TD Education Trust is a charitable organisation dedicated to raising educational outcomes across a range of primary and secondary phase schools and academies in the East Midlands.  As a newly formed multi-academy trust we strive to provide outstanding teaching and learning for all and an ethos and culture that encourages everyone to be the very best that they can be. 

We put learners, and their learning, at the heart of everything we do.

Thomas Deacon Academy

Trust: we are honest

Discipline: we never give up

Aspiration: we want the very best

Thomas Deacon Academy was one of the first Academies to be created and continues to thrive through our core values of Trust, Discipline and Aspiration. As we enter the exciting new phase of our future we continue to offer an aspirational learning environment for students from the ages of 7 to 18 years old. Our modern facilities, TDA Junior, Sixth Form Study Centre and 43 acre campus allow us to provide the ultimate in educational choice.

The Role

Thomas Deacon Academy are looking to appoint a highly motivated, inspiring teacher who has a passion for teaching DT and Art and will be able to motivate, enthuse, excite and challenge students to produce high quality work.

The department is extremely supportive of each other and is led by fantastic practitioners who are forward-thinking, innovative and motivated to ensure all students achieve well and develop an enjoyment of the subject. Being part of Thomas Deacon Education Trust there will be a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop within the department, Academy and Trust wide.

The Person

You will:

·         Be a passionate and dynamic teacher.

·         Be enthusiastic about helping young people to succeed.

·         Have the ability to form strong professional relationships with young people.

·         Have high expectations for the behaviour and academic progress of young people.

·         Be ambitious and have the energy and creativity to make a significant contribution to the whole academy.

The Trust offers:

·         excellent salary package.

·         fantastic training/CPD opportunities in a friendly supportive environment.

·         opportunity for progression across Thomas Deacon Education Trust.

·         use of Academy facilities (including a gym and onsite car parking).

·         Local Government pension scheme.

·         An engaging, creative and welcoming environment to learners who take pride in their school.

·         An inclusive and collaborative approach.

·         A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the trust.

·         An actively supportive Local Governing Body and Trust leadership.

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you have any questions regarding this post please contact the HR Team on e-mail hrteam@tdet.education.