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TMET

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Design
    Education & Teaching
  • Leicester
  • 19d left

AI generated summary

  • You must teach Food Prep & Nutrition/Textiles/Product Design at KS3, pass an Enhanced DBS check, and disclose all criminal convictions before the interview, regardless of their status.
  • You will plan and deliver engaging lessons in Design & Technology for KS3 and KS4, collaborate with colleagues, manage classroom behavior, and support student achievement.

Requirements

  • The ability to offer teaching in one or more of the following areas: Food Preparation & Nutrition/Textiles/Product Design at KS3 is a requirement of the role.
  • The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.
  • This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
  • This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.

Responsibilities

  • We are looking to appoint subject experts and enthusiasts to our high achieving Design team who want to work in a school where:
  • Design & Technology is valued by students and families;
  • Collaborate with teachers in a department that achieves a Progress 8 score well above national average
  • where the majority of GCSE Design & Technology students go on to study this career path further at A level;
  • where Academy’s results have been significantly above national averages for many years and are in the top 1% nationally;
  • where there is a strong academic ethos and high expectations of students;
  • where behaviour management is centralised and teachers are enabled to flourish
  • They will be supported to plan and deliver great lessons across key stage 3 and 4 in order to achieve excellent outcomes for our students. The ability to offer teaching in one or more of the following areas: Food Preparation & Nutrition/Textiles/Product Design at KS3 is a requirement of the role.
  • The academy is well placed to offer a comprehensive support package to NQTs from all routes into teaching, including PGCE, SCITT and Schools Direct. Both new and established teachers will be supported and encouraged to develop their practice by engaging in the numerous opportunities to collaborate and share ideas with colleagues within our Professional Learning programme. We will work together to ensure you continuously develop your skills and pedagogy.

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for the Teacher of Design Technology position?

The contract is permanent.

What is the start date for the Teacher of Design Technology role?

The start date is 26th August 2025.

Where is Rushey Mead Academy located?

Rushey Mead Academy is located in Leicester, Leicestershire.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range is MPS/UPS (£31,650 – £49,084 per annum).

What key subjects should candidates be able to teach?

Candidates should be able to teach in one or more of the following areas: Food Preparation & Nutrition, Textiles, and Product Design at Key Stage 3.

Are new teachers supported in this role?

Yes, the academy offers a comprehensive support package for NQTs and encourages collaboration and professional development opportunities.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 27th April 2025 at midnight.

When will interviews for the position be held?

Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday, 7th May 2025.

Is an Enhanced DBS check required for this position?

Yes, the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.

Are agencies allowed to apply for this position?

No, agencies are not permitted to apply, and CVs are not accepted.

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TMET

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51-200
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Eteach Group is an EdTech software and services company, dedicated to providing education recruitment solutions for teachers and support staff to connect directly with schools online and find the latest jobs and opportunities available.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance + discounts

  • Free parking

  • Company socials

  • Electric Car Salary Sacrifice scheme

  • Increasing holidays up to 25 days

  • Enhanced pension

  • Moving day