Teacher of Design & Technology

Huish Episcopi Academy is a large, non-selective, mixed secondary school for pupils aged 11-18. The school is very much at the heart of the Somerset Levels, with a catchment area over 200 sq. miles and community partnership with 11 local primary schools. The school has always been conscious of the contrast between the smaller local primary schools and the bustling school environment of a large secondary, so transition is an important part of our approach. At Huish, we offer the full national curriculum with opportunities for our pupils to engage in a broad range of additional activities in sports, music, and the creative arts. It is our aim to develop rounded individuals who are not only academically successful, but who also have opportunities to develop other key skills, such as leadership, teamwork, and communication, which will give them the edge when it comes to future challenges. The school has a comprehensive careers offer, and pupils receive useful career advice. Our sixth form provides pupils with aspirational courses that allows them to pursue university places or employment after school.

The Vacancy: We wish to appoint an outstanding practitioner who can offer vision, energy and creativity in the teaching of Design & Technology, specifically Product Design across KS3, KS4 & KS5. The DT team are a cohesive department who demand the best from each other and from their students. The right candidate would benefit from entering a supportive environment with a blend of skills, innovation and experience.

What we can offer:

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
• We offer a health cash plan giving you money towards essential medical treatment
• Our staff discount scheme saves you money on supermarket shopping, gym memberships, holidays and more
• All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days - giving you eight in total)
• At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want
• We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career
• Every teacher benefits from a bespoke development plan to support your progression and aspirations
• We give you access to a high-quality curriculum with excellent resources
• Part-time working considered
• Disruption-free learning and a ‘warm-strict’ behaviour system
• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies
• An unrivalled professional progression model to enable great teachers to remain in the classroom via our Lead Practitioner route and/or progression routes to middle and senior leadership
• An opportunity to work with the Trust’s subject Advisor, have a full and well implemented curriculum and resources to work with, and be able to network with subject leaders across the whole trust
• A beautiful location in the heart of rural Somerset

About You: You will be a highly effective leader with excellent subject knowledge and an excellent track record of outstanding teaching and learning. You will see tasks, plans and ideas through to completion with a relentless focus on high standards. You will be someone who passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs, and does not make excuses for what children can achieve. You will be up to date with the latest curriculum developments.

We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our academy to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment. Huish Episcopi Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Note – We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.