Teacher of Design & Technology (3D Art and Design) in Selsey

Teacher of Design & Technology (3D Art and Design)

The Academy Selsey, Selsey, West Sussex

Education - teaching

Full time

Permanent

We are looking for a dedicated Teacher of Design & Technology (3D Art and Design) who brings energy, heart, and purpose to our team at The Academy, Selsey, someone ready to inspire, challenge, and empower our students every single day.

In our Trust, teaching is about far more than delivering a syllabus; you are an essential architect in building young people’s confidence, independence, and agency. We are seeking an inspiring, practical, and proactive educator to teach engaging KS3 Design & Technology and deliver GCSE 3D Art and Design within a workshop-based environment. By guiding students to safely design, construct, and evaluate creative three-dimensional outcomes, you will unlock their technical ability and foster a genuine passion for the subject.

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for a collaborative community or an early career teacher looking to develop your craft, your talent and vision will be valued here. At The Academy, Selsey, our staff are vital partners in driving educational standards, championing "Pride in Excellence," and fostering a strong sense of belonging.

Together, let’s unlock potential and ensure every student gets their chance to shine.

The Ideal Teacher of Design & Technology Will Be Someone Who:

• Holds QTS (or equivalent) and possesses strong subject expertise in Design & Technology and 3D Art & Design.
• Plans and delivers inspiring, inclusive KS3 practical projects that build safe workshop habits, technical confidence, and enthusiasm for progression into GCSE courses.
• Confidently delivers GCSE 3D Art & Design, guiding students through practical development, research, portfolio creation, and exam moderation.
• Models, teaches, and upholds high standards of health and safety, risk assessment, and equipment care across technology workshops in partnership with our technicians.
• Adapts teaching effectively to meet diverse educational, SEND, and pastoral needs, ensuring every learner makes strong progress.
• Builds warm, respectful relationships with students, promoting positive behaviour, high attendance, and student wellbeing (including form tutor duties).
• Works collaboratively across the subject department, pastoral teams, and the wider Trust to share best practice and enrich the curriculum.

Great Support Starts with a Great Community: Your Benefits

We believe that in education, people matter most. Investing in your wellbeing and professional growth isn't just a perk, it’s our priority. As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your career and your lifestyle:

• Exceptional Development: Access high-quality professional learning, subject-network collaboration, and leadership development tailored to your career stage.
• Career Pathways: Clear structures for progression, whether expanding your curriculum leadership, pastoral roles, or pedagogical expertise.
• 24/7 Confidential Counselling: Free, round-the-clock Employee Assistance Programme support for you and eligible immediate family members.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Dedicated leave policies and flexible working options to support you through every stage of life.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a forward-thinking culture that actively champions your work-life balance and wellbeing.
• Blue Light Card Access: Eligibility to apply for the UK’s premier discount scheme, unlocking savings across high-street shopping, dining, travel, and entertainment.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost of a new bike and safety equipment for a healthier, more affordable commute.
• Generous Pension Scheme: Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), featuring substantial employer contributions.

About The Academy, Selsey

Located on the Manhood Peninsula in Selsey, West Sussex, The Academy, Selsey is an ambitious, inclusive secondary school dedicated to securing "Pride in Excellence" for every student. As a proud member of Kemnal Academies Trust, we combine community values with modern workshop and learning facilities, giving our students the tools, creativity, and resilience they need to succeed.

To discover what makes The Academy, Selsey special, visit our school website or contact the school office to arrange an informal visit.

About Kemnal Academies Trust

Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is a group of schools with ambition for every child and pride in the communities we serve. We provide a broad and rich education that opens doors. Working together, we give every pupil the support and the skills they need to build a life of purpose, agency, and contribution.

Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership, and learning for all. Our leaders focus on pupil progress and attainment, regularly sharing knowledge, insight, and experience across our family of schools. We believe passionately in the power of collaborative working and actively promote school-to-school support because when we work together, every child benefits.

A Culture of Belonging: Equity, Inclusion & Diversity

Belonging is of utmost importance to us. We strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed and respected, where expectations are high, and genuine support is provided. Here, colleagues are trusted to lead, contribute, and grow in alignment with our mission. At Kemnal Academies Trust, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we know diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Flexible Working: Kemnal Academies Trust recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career while balancing their commitments and interests outside of work. We actively promote flexible working practices, welcoming applications from candidates interested in full-time, part-time, or flexible arrangements.

Be Who You Are: Interview & Workplace Adjustments: This role represents the post as we see it in its entirety; we do not expect candidates to have in-depth experience of every element immediately, and we provide the support you need to make the role your own. Should you be selected and invited to interview, please let us know if you require any adjustments to enable you to participate fully. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments within both the recruitment process and the workplace to support every candidate.

Application Details & Next Steps: Interview dates for this role are listed in the key vacancy details; please hold this date in your diary when applying. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications, so early submission is encouraged.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment: Kemnal Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to statutory safer recruitment checks prior to appointment. These include, but are not limited to, an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check, online searches (in line with KCSIE guidelines), identity and right-to-work verification, reference checks, relevant qualification/prohibition checks, and overseas checks where applicable. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed.

A community of learners who share the mindset of success and are driven by the prospect of opportunity for all. An environment of aspiration, respect and openness, enabling staff and students to thrive.

The Academy will seek to develop best practice in teaching and learning, fostering a growth in aspiration across the Selsey peninsula to achieve excellence for all. In partnership with our community, we will support students to learn within a culture where high aspirations are expected of every student and achievement is valued. Through high quality teaching and effective learning, students will be able to apply their skills to a variety of fields, make progress and be proud of their achievements. Academy graduates will be confident to access further and higher education in settings near and far, as suited to need not location. The Academy graduates will take responsibility for themselves, their actions and be able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives as responsible citizens in the 21st Century.

Key principles of the Academy

• A curriculum to meet the needs and aspirations of all learners
• High quality teaching and learning
• A relentless focus on raising educational standards for all
• Valuing lifelong learning
• Partnership with our community

VALUES

As part of the The Kemnal Academies Trust we:

• Work together inclusively
• Respect and care for each other
• Have ambition and are aspirational for all.

Headteacher welcome: It is my responsibility as your Head Teacher to provide your child with an outstanding education that nurtures their talents, interests and aspirations. In partnership with parents, the community and The Kemnal Academies Trust, I know that we will deliver a memorable experience for your child, the product of which will be happy, inspiring individuals who are equipped to face their future aspirations and challenges.

We are committed to the pursuit of excellence in all that we do and if you entrust your child to us you will see that we work tirelessly to achieve this. We will provide a first rate personal, inclusive education, through a creative and challenging curriculum carefully supported by individual pastoral care.

In May 2019, we took possession of our new bespoke building which features state-of-the-art classrooms, a library, an arts wing, a lecture theatre and IT spaces, as well as purpose-built classrooms for specialist subjects such as science and food technology.

We have very high aspirations for all of our students in terms of behaviour, hard work and demonstrating the commitment to embrace all the opportunities we will share together. We expect every child to leave us having achieved excellent examination results and the skills to enable them to further their education through Apprenticeships or by attending University.

Students will also have the opportunity to excel in and out of the classroom, on the sports field, on the stage, and in the community, enjoying a wealth of enrichment opportunities. As a result the Academy Selsey students are happy, hard-working and have a strong desire to learn.

The Academy Selsey is a school at the very heart of the local community and aspires to be the school of choice for all who live here. The school is committed to doing everything possible to support the community in which we live and work and we enjoy strong links with parents, businesses and local organisations. Our students strive to make their parents/carers, school and community proud.

We make it our priority to ensure a smooth transition from primary to secondary through excellent pastoral care. We also work closely with our feeder primary schools, learning from their experience with your child in order that we can deliver the very best start for all.

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