Teacher of DT

We are a highly supportive school with strong subject and senior leadership to help you develop. We are looking for a highly ambitious, committed and dynamic professional to join our Design & Technology department; someone who is passionate about their subject, communicates well with young people and makes a positive impact on their learning.

The Design & Technology department comprises of 4 full-time DT teachers, including the Curriculum Leader and 2 full-time Technicians. Our teachers are all passionate and skilled with our own areas of expertise. We work collaboratively to support each other both with the demands of our work and our wellbeing. The department has recently had investment in 3D printing facilities, as well as a laser cutter and a laptop trolley available in each DT room/workshop. We run a number of extra-curricular activities and educational trips throughout the year.

Design Technology, Engineering and Hospitality and Catering are popular Key Stage 4 options. The successful candidate will be able to teach Key Stage 4 in at least one of these specialist areas, across a wide range of abilities and be an inspirational practitioner.

At Key Stage 3, we work on a carousel basis through the DT material areas. Students develop their knowledge, understanding and practical skills in line with the National Curriculum. The successful candidate will be confident in delivering at this level in all areas (including Food Technology, Textiles and STEM). Teachers retain their classes throughout the year and deliver the different projects.

At Key Stage 4, our students currently follow:-

• AQA GCSE Design Technology
• NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering
• WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award Hospitality and Catering

The successful candidate will have a passion about learning, be an excellent teacher, have great subject knowledge with both theory and practical aspects within any specialist area of Design Technology/Engineering/Hospitality and Catering and strong inter-personal skills. A proficiency in the teaching and use of CAD/CAM is also essential within our Design Technology and Engineering subjects.

The successful candidate will value developing key employability and life skills such as analysing evidence, considering impact, critical thinking, research, reciprocation and value developing literacy.

There are a wide range of staff benefits that are available to all members of staff employed directly by The Aylesbury Vale Academy. Some of the benefits include:

• Priority admissions for school staff in our Primary and Secondary phases
• 10% discount on pre-school places 
• 10% discount on Primary wraparound care 
• 25% discount on the use of the Lettings facilities (sport pitches, sports hall, drama studios, Community suite, party rooms) 
• Access to high quality professional development. All staff have a subscription to access the National College. We also support many staff in completing qualifications such as NPQ, QTS, apprenticeships, etc 
• Disaggregated INSET days with elements dedicated to professional development and time in departments
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a support service for all staff, as well as partners and dependent children. Experienced professional advisors are available to speak to you confidentially 24 hours a day, 365 days a year 
• Access to a well-equipped Academy gym
• All teaching staff have access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme, whilst other staff have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Wednesdays where all staff receive free pastries and fruit.
• Gift vouchers given to celebrate life events such as on the birth/adoption of a child, or a wedding. 
• Contribution to eye tests and glasses.

Quotations from the Ofsted visit January 2019: 

• "Outcomes have improved because of strong subject leadership." 
• "The behaviour of pupils is good. There is an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect across the school. Pupils' conduct is calm and orderly." 
• "Staff morale is high. They believe that leaders and governors take staff members' well-being and workload into account and they feel well supported by the school." 
• "Staff new to the school feel very well supported by their more experienced colleagues and the packages of training and support on offer." 
• "Comprehensive induction and training programmes offered by senior leaders and the link advisor ensure that they very quickly establish themselves in their posts." 
• "Pupils show a well-developed understanding and tolerance for others who are different from them. Tolerance and diversity are promoted well at Aylesbury Vale Academy.

For further information contact Mrs E Perrin, HR Manager at vacancies@theacademy.me

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online screening check. We also carry out Enhanced DBS checks every five years.