Teacher of Design and Technology 0.6FTE
Yewlands Academy
Sheffield
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 2 March 2025
Job overview
We wish to appoint an exceptional teacher of Design and Technology to support the future development of our very successful Technology department within Yewlands Academy. The successful candidate would teach KS3 and KS4, and will ideally have a specialism in teaching product design, although we welcome applications from other specialisms such as food and textiles.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers and NQTs/ECTs. It goes without saying that we will support you, develop you and above all welcome you into our ambitious team and rapidly improving school.
We are looking for a teacher who:
· Is a talented professional who wants to provide every student with a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background
· Is committed to raising and maintaining outcomes in Technology
· Is enthusiastic and has passion for the curriculum and the potential of every student
· Has vision, drive and flair as you join our supportive and forward thinking staff team
· Has a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to Yewlands Academy and its community
The role will focus upon:
• The quality of teaching and learning
• Assessment and monitoring of performance
• The curriculum at Key Stage 3 & 4 and transition
• Capturing and sharing best practice with colleagues
We can offer:
· A hardworking and enthusiastic technology department with outstanding technician support.
· Well resourced workshops, IT suite and a newly equipped textiles classroom.
· Fantastic students
· High quality professional development and support
· Opportunities to work with colleagues across an ambitious and forward-thinking
· 2-18+ Sheffield Trust
· A chance to make a real difference to the lives of children
At Yewlands Academy, we pride ourselves on having a strong ethos, based on mutual respect and care, celebrating our diversity and recognising success. We constantly strive to improve the life chances of our students by ensuring the highest levels of achievement.
To arrange an informal chat please contact Executive Assistant, Sharon Fort, by email SFort@brigantiatrust.net
All candidates are expected to read our Safeguarding Policy which can be found here Yewlands Academy - Policies
Brigantia Learning 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 successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert early, should we appoint to the role.
Attached documents
About Yewlands Academy
- Yewlands Academy
- Creswick Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield
- South Yorkshire
- S35 8NN
- United Kingdom
The secondary academies within Brigantia Learning Trust are over subscribed and demand for places is high. As a growing local Academy Trust we regularly advertise for both teaching and support staff and are proud of the opportunities and career progression we are able to offer our staff.
Part of the Brigantia Learning Trust, Yewlands Academy is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational 11-16 secondary school based in Grenoside, Sheffield. Yewlands provides a creative, broad, experiential and ambitious curriculum for 900 secondary students.
Values and Vision
As a Brigantia Academy, our vision is to create excellence together through a culture of care.
Bold leadership at every level as individuals and system-wide
Relentless drive for excellent standards throughout
Impact positively on the life chances for all
Guarantee to students/pupils to provide high quality teaching & learning
Accessibility for all regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality and need
No barriers; no excuses to achieving success
Totally committed to recruit, retain and develop outstanding and committed staff
Integrity by placing the children and young people at the heart of the trust
Aspirational for all
Vicky Simcock - Executive Principal/Director of Academy Improvement
Ofsted (Autumn 2024)
- Since the previous inspection, the school has made significant improvements. The school’s work has resulted in improvements to outcomes over time.
- The school, working with the trust, has designed an ambitious curriculum that clearly sets out what pupils should learn. It has thought carefully about the order pupils need to develop their knowledge.
- The school identifies and supports those pupils who are in the early stages of learning to read. The school gives these pupils additional help, which enables some to catch up quickly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified effectively by the school. The school works with external agencies, such as educational psychologists, to access additional help for these pupils.
- Pupils benefit from the school’s effective work to promote their personal development.
- Those responsible for leadership at Yewlands Academy know their school well. The school has been on a considerable journey of change over the last few years, leading to an improved experience for pupils in all aspects of school life.
Employee Assistance Programme
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