Teacher of DT: Littleport and East Cambs Academy

The Eastern Learning Alliance are excited to offer a range of opportunities to work in the newest school to join our high-performing network of providers across the East of England.

Our Trust’s vision is to ensure that the very strong academic and pastoral provision shared by all our schools is an entitlement for students at Littleport from the very start of our journey with them.

We value world class educational outcomes, fully inclusive practice, and strong community engagement. Our approach is entirely focused on improving the life chances of every young person in our care. These priorities are shared by all staff, right across our settings.

We are seeking ambitious, committed, and innovative applicants for a range of exciting positions at the college. Our track record in rapid school improvement shows the impact we’re able to have in a short amount of time when we work together: we’re looking forward to meeting applicants keen to be a part of this school improvement journey.

If you feel that our vision and values align with yours, we’d be delighted to hear from you. We are always happy to meet potential applicants and offer tours of the school.

What can ELA offer you?

1.   ELA know that our strength is our people, so we prioritise staff wellbeing, retention and development. Over 95% of ELA staff say they’re proud to work in their school.

1.     ELA are firm believers in the power of recognising, celebrating, and rewarding talent: our track record in terms of retention, internal promotion opportunities and wider career development is excellent.

2.     ELA staff enjoy a sector leading staff benefits package alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools. 

3.     You can find out all about our Trust and staff offer here: ELA Recruitment Brochure_1 (tela.org.uk)

ELA staff benefits include:

1.     Reduced contact time to enable professional development;

2.     EAP with access to counselling & physiotherapy;

3.     Health care cash plan;

4.     Paid annual family day;

5.     Extensive discount club access;

6.     Cycle to work & electric car lease schemes;

7.     Enhanced parental leave;

8.     Flexible work practices;

9.     Laptop & mobile phone payment plans;

10. Ticket ballots for high profile events;

11. Generous annual leave allowance for support staff;

12. Discounted gym membership for all staff.

Teacher of Design Technology

September 2023 start date

MPS/UPS

We require an enthusiastic, creative, and highly motivated teacher of DT to join a dynamic faculty. As a Trust, ELA are innovative in realising the potential of all our students and we offer an excellent, supportive environment in which to work. All subject departments are highly collaborative, which leads to the production of excellent and modern resources for all students.

The post provides an excellent opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher.

Closing date: 9am Friday 23rd June

Interview date: TBC

Details of our Trust and application forms are available via are website Contact Us – Eastern Learning Alliance (click on Vacancies and follow the links).

Please send a completed application form and covering letter to Mrs Suzanne Izzard, Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY or e-mail: sizzard@ccc.tela.org.uk

Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to chare this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks. All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. Only applications submitted on using the ELA application form will be accepted. We do not accept applications by CV.  Safeguarding Policy: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

All shortlisted applicants should expect to be called for interview no more than 5 working days after the closing date. If you have not heard from us by then you can expect that your application to be unsuccessful. Visits to the college are welcome