Teacher of Engineering in Corby

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

The Teacher of Engineering will be responsible for the academic outcomes of the students they teach. High quality teaching and high quality expectations are at the heart of Brooke Weston and all teachers will be expected to develop exemplary practice which supports the ethos, values and vision and contributes to the overall life and work of the Academy. Teachers will also be expected to promote and develop social, moral and physical aptitudes in their students and to provide advice and guidance where necessary. If you are ready to inspire, support and shape futures, we'd love to hear from you!

About Brooke Weston Academy: Brooke Weston Academy is unusual and exceptional. We are an innovative and ambitious 11-18 secondary Academy set in the heart of Corby, Northamptonshire, and a proud member of the Brooke Weston Trust. We are committed to supporting and challenging our students to reach their full potential, inside and outside of the classroom. Our school was founded over 30 years ago in order to transform the education of young people in the community, and we have. We are driven by the needs of our students and our core values. We are never complacent and always restless to improve. We are proud to be a high performing state comprehensive with a traditional curriculum but one which also highly values the arts, drama, sport and dance.

Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust: As part of the Brooke Weston Trust, we can offer you:

• One Wellbeing Day a year, in addition to your annual leave
• Employee Discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more
• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust Schools
• Payment of Professional subscriptions/membership - if your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
• Additional health benefits including a Health Care Cash Plan and access to an online GP
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre of Professional Development
• Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations

Be the Different - At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life". If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you.

About Brooke Weston Trust: Our Trust was formed over 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform education performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people. Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people. We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.

How to Apply: If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation we welcome your application! For further information on our academy please visit our website www.brookeweston.org. Alternatively please email applications@brookeweston.org. If you would like to arrange a visit & tour to our school before applying, please contact Akvile Taylor who will be more than happy to arrange this with you. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Safer Recruitment: Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.