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Teacher of Design & Technology

Teacher of Design & Technology

Crofton Academy

Wakefield

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Easter or September Start
Apply by:
7 February 2022

Job overview

Teacher of Design & Technology

MPS/UPS


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Design & Technology Teacher to join our Design & Technology Department. We are looking for an excellent practitioner to work collaboratively with the department raising academic achievement and ensuring all pupils make outstanding progress in Design & Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4.


The successful candidate will be:

 Able to inspire pupils of all abilities within Design & Technology to achieve their highest potential across Key Stage 3/4.

 Committed to delivering consistently outstanding teaching work with others in a constructive and collaborative manner.

 Willing to teach across a range of design & technology areas including; product design, engineering, and construction. The candidate should also be willing to teach, with support, graphics, food, and textiles if necessary. 

You will be:

 An outstanding practitioner.

 Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.

 Dedicated to being the best you can be.

 Passionate about Design & Technology and the education of young people.

 Committed to Crofton Academy values. 

 Be creative, enthusiastic and engaging and able to challenge pupils.

 Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.

 Supportive of the Academy’s ethos and values at all times both within the Academy and the wider community.

 Committed to promoting Design & Technology as a subject. 

 Able to provide an active contribution to the wider part of Academy life. 


We would welcome applications from both NQT’s and experienced teachers who wish to take advantage of a new challenge. The school has a strong mentoring ethos and a training programme would be available to a NQT/RQT if successful. We are able to offer all staff a secure, supportive environment with continuous professional development. If you have the vision and drive for excellence, and want to join an Academy where relationships for learning are fundamental to our continued success, we would be delighted to hear from you.


This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.


Relevant information and application forms are available on the school website at www.croftonacademy.org.uk. For any enquiries, please contact Kim Hinchcliffe at recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk. The closing date for fully completed applications is 12 noon on 7th February 2022. 


All applications forms should be directed to recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk or submitted through the TES portal. 


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About Crofton Academy

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  • Crofton Academy
  • High Street, Crofton, Wakefield
  • West Yorkshire
  • WF4 1NF
  • United Kingdom
+44 1924 862985

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Crofton Academy, part of Castleford Academy Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in July 2023 and was awarded ‘Good’ in all categories and inspectors praised the Academy for its significant transformation. The inspection commended the Academy’s improvements in pupil behaviour, the wide range of clubs and societies available, its well-structured approaches to teaching, and the high-quality professional development that staff receive.

We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The leadership and staff are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome candidates to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.

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