Teacher of Technology and Food

The David Nieper Academy is an academy in the town of Alfreton, Derbyshire. A brand-new school building was opened in early 2017. A key aspect of our vision is our focus on applied learning within all subject areas and across year groups. We have seen an increase in student numbers within each year group and are currently oversubscribed in a number of year groups; we are looking to build on this year on year. This is an immensely exciting time to be joining the academy and being a key driver in enhancing the academic and social achievement of our students.

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an excellent Teacher to continue the work of the academy.

The successful candidates must be able to: 

·        plan and deliver outstanding lessons that engage and motive students

·        work well as part of a team

·        embrace the co-curricula and extra curricula aspects of the academy

·        have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·        have a ‘can-do’ attitude; be highly organised and

·        have the ability to work under pressure.

The Governing Body is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, so all staff appointments are subject to employment checks and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. 

Candidates should indicate an acceptance of, and a commitment to, the Academy’s policies in relation to equality and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 

It is an offence to apply for this role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

Teacher of Technology and Food

The Role

To provide highly effective teaching of technology subjects at KS3 and Hospitality and Catering/Food at KS4, contributing to the ongoing development of the Faculty. The faculty includes Design & Technology, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Hospitality and Catering, Art and Design, 3D Design and Computer Science. To be a full and contributing member of the Technology Faculty and the Academy.

The Technology Faculty currently encompasses a wide range of subjects including:

KS3 Textiles

KS3 STEM

KS3 Graphics

KS3 and KS4 Design & Technology

KS3 and KS4 Food Preparation & Nutrition

KS4 Hospitality and Catering

KS3 and KS4 Computer Science

KS3 and KS4 Art and Design

KS4 3D Design

The Technology Faculty at David Nieper Academy

The technology faculty at David Nieper Academy includes a wider range of subject areas. Despite its wide variety of subjects, the faculty works very closely together and shares a common ethos when it comes to education. Our view is that every single young person – regardless of their background – is entitled to access the rich body of knowledge and skills that characterises the disciplines we represent. We firmly believe that it is from this rigorous knowledge-led foundation that students are best-equipped to succeed in the creative and applied learning opportunities that we are committed to providing here at David Nieper Academy. As such, successful candidates would be joining a faculty that:

• Is committed to developing innovative, research-informed teaching based on knowledge of how children learn
• teaches the essential ‘building blocks’ to achieve good practice in D&T. 
• focuses on units that emphasise student learning as well as practical outcomes.
• gives students the opportunity to design and make products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts.
• utilises explicit instruction, when appropriate, as an approach to teaching that supports the fostering of students’ knowledge acquisition, independence and investigative skills
• Is self-reflective and constantly striving to improve the key principles of our practice
• Has a ‘warm but strict’ approach to discipline where expectations are high
• Is highly supportive and enjoys a strong sense of collegiality and humour

Overall, this is an immensely exciting time to join this thriving and growing faculty on our drive to improve results. Our knowledge-led approach, alongside the creative aspects of our subjects are proving to be more popular than ever amongst students. For example, Hospitality & Catering and Food Preparation & Nutrition continue to be one of the most popular GCSE options in the academy. If you have any further questions about our Faculty, please do get in touch.

Key Responsibilities

·        To teach Hospitality and Catering at KS4.

·        To teach Textiles technology at KS3

·        To teach Design and Technology or Computer Science at KS3

·        To be a form tutor

·        To contribute to the co and extra-curricular life of the school

·        Participate in the academy Performance Management arrangements

Teaching and Learning

·        Plan and teach engaging and challenging lessons that pave the way for success in school and life

·        Meet the needs of all learners by consistently planning and teaching carefully differentiated lessons

·        Contribute to Faculty planning and the creation and updating of schemes of work

·        Use regular, measurable and significant assessments of teaching

·        Set and mark appropriate homework

·        Complete all reporting on time

·        Closely monitor progress and attainment of all students and use it to inform teaching

·        Provide content for and, where necessary, deliver high quality student interventions with direction from the Head of Faculty

·        Work to ensure that all students achieve or exceed targets

·        Maintain regular and productive communication with parents about their child’s progress, behaviour and development, including attending after school parent meetings as required

Other

·        Undertake professional development as agreed with academy leaders

·        Perform additional duties and tasks required for the effective operation of the school as directed by the Headteacher.

Benefits

·        Free access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

·        Free onsite Parking

·        Generous discount at the David Nieper Ltd factory shop