Job description
Teacher of Design and Technology
MPS / UPR
To start September 2023
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our highly successful Design Faculty. The Design faculty is a supportive and welcoming department with a huge amount of experience. Their strengths are their ability to communicate their passion for the subjects and build positive and productive relationships with pupils.
The successful candidate will be:
- someone who is a highly motivated and inspiring classroom practitioner;
- someone with vision, energy and a real passion for the arts and technology;
- able to teach KS4 Resistant Materials, KS3 technology all areas with a possibility of teaching A Level in the future.
- able to enthuse students of all ages and abilities.
- able to use machinery, tools and equipment and have health and safety awareness/accreditation
In return for the right candidate we are offering
- a competitive salary in line with MPS and UPR scales and
- all the advantages of a successful academy group, with a friendly strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff
- being part of an extended network of teachers and leaders who share and exchange ideas and the benefit of health care plans and continued professional development opportunities.
Northgate High School is a valued member of Unity Education Trust. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to work with other schools as part of Unity Education Trust and will benefit from supportive Governors, Trustees and parents.
We are proud to be the only University accredited laboratory school in Norfolk. As a Laboratory School we are committed to research-based practice which is strengthened through peer-to-peer learning, ongoing professional development and collaboration with other schools and partners. There is also the opportunity for the exploration of educational practice through Masters and Doctoral degrees as well as funded research projects.
A Laboratory School is a network of schools, linked to a University, who are committed to using research and collaboration to help them grow even stronger. Whilst there are accredited schools all over the world, we were the first in Norfolk to be selected. We were approached to be part of University of Bolton’s Lab School network because of our Good OFSTED rating, our strong exam results, our ethos and our record of researched-based pedagogy.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 11th May, 2023 at 9.00am.
How to apply:
Please click on the orange \"Apply for job\" button, enter your name, e-mail address and tick the box, then click the \"Apply now\" button. After a few seconds, you should be presented with an on-line application form to complete.
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No CVs accepted – Please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this
role.
If there any questions regarding the post, please contact the Business Manager on 01362 697033.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Northgate High School, Dereham Sixth Form College and DESA are part of Unity Education Trust (UET) is a Multi-Academy Trust built on developing like minded schools to outstanding and beyond through collaborative working that develops a unity of purpose in all that we do.
Northgate High School, Dereham Sixth Form College and DESA are a part of Unity Education Trust which is a charitable company limited by guarantee (Company No. 10591822) registered in England and Wales at Crown Road, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 4AG
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Glyn Hambling, B. Ed. (Hons), M.Sc., N.P.Q.H