Teacher of Design & Technology

Teacher of Design & Technology 

(MPS / UPS)

Full or Part time – Opportunity potentially for photography as well

Salary: Highly competitive

At Magna Academy we are wholly ambitious for every child to have an education that will give them an enriching and fulfilling life. Our Academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work and was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in June 2015 and December 2018. In 2018, Magna achieved a Progress 8 score of 1.15, placing us 24th nationally (top 1%) and has achieved excellent results again in 2019. We value our staff highly, and treat work load very seriously. Our systems ensure teachers can really focus on the core purpose – teaching in a sustainable way.

What we offer:

• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
• CPD starts as soon as you are appointed 
• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback  
• A centralised homework system at KS3 – you do not need to check/mark KS3 homework
• Opportunity to teach at KS3, KS4 and potentially KS5
• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and promotion opportunities
• A professional progression model to enable great teachers to remain in the classroom via our Lead Practitioner (LP) and Specialist Leaders of Education (SLE) routes
• State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset

The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher of Design and Technology who has a passionate belief in the ability for all to succeed. They will be able to deliver product design especially. There is flexibility for the post to be full time or part time and potentially an opportunity to teach photography. This post has become available due to promotion in the department.

It is an excellent opportunity for an NQT or ambitious practitioner wishing to further develop their career. As a Teaching School you would also have the opportunity to become a Specialist Leader of Education. 

We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our Academy to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment.

How to Apply:

Please click on the “quick apply” button to submit an on-line application.

Please contact zchallis@magna-aspirations.org or 01202 604222 to arrange a  visit or an informal, confidential discussion about the role.  

Closing date for applications: 4pm Friday 18 October 2019

Interviews: Week Beginning 21 October 2019

Learn more about Magna Academy at:  www.magna-aspirations.org 

Magna Academy 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.