Teacher of Design and Technology at King Edward VI Academy

About the role

The Design & Technology Department is a thriving department in the school. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, committed to continuous professional development and passionate about their subject.  

This is a Part-Time Permanent role working 19.5 hours per week 0.6 FTE.

About our Academy

We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of ambition and aspiration, courage and resilience and honesty and respect.  We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning. 

We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something exciting for those who join us. We have the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic school that, combined with our co-educational ethos and smaller size, engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence and celebrates open-minded thinking. Underpinned by our values, we are student focused and we believe that there are no limits for outstanding learning and outstanding achievement.  We have high expectations of our students and staff, high aspirations for them and demonstrate complete belief in them all. Low level disruption is rare at KEVI and students are polite and respectful. 

The academy is based in Spilsby, an historic market town nestling between the beautiful Lincolnshire coastline and the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds. It is also within driving distance of several Market towns and the larger towns of Boston, Grimsby and the city of Lincoln. The academy is currently attracting students from a wide catchment area from Skegness, the surrounding area and as far as Boston, Alford and Louth. 

The proportion of students who are disadvantaged (49%) and the proportion of students with SEND (28%) is above the national average.

As part of the David Ross Education Trust, the academy offers a wide range of sporting, cultural and residential enrichment opportunities. 

Please visit our website for more information about the Academy www.kingedwardacademy.co.uk 

Salary & Benefits

·         M1-UPS3 £32,916-£51,048 FTE, 0.6 FTE £19,749.60 - £30,628.80 pro-rata per annum

·         Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

·         CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses

·         Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

·         Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

·         Awards and Recognition Scheme

·         Flexible working patterns

·         Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Qualified Teacher Status 

A good honours degree in a relevant subject 

Evidence of ongoing professional development 

Excellent practitioner with demonstrable experience of raising standards and leading developments in DT

Experience of successful delivery of the DT curriculum across KS3/KS4 

Experience of working in high-performing contexts 

Commitment to research-informed pedagogy 

Relentlessly high expectations of staff and scholars 

Excellent subject knowledge 

Familiarity and comfort with recent developments in Design and Technology education 

Ability to draw meaningful and actionable interpretations from data 

Ability to motivate inspire and develop others 

Ability to develop the teaching practice of other colleagues 

Aligned with KEVI’s commitment to transformational education  

Values-driven with a strong moral purpose 

Motivated, enthusiastic and flexible 

Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback 

Excellent interpersonal skills 

Reflective practitioner, with a commitment to self-improvement 

Ability to work under pressure 

Commitment to co-curricular education as well as academic programmes

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential.  Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2–19 with a broad range of special educational needs.  As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale.  At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education.  We are committed to ensuring that every child – regardless of their background – has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities.  From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

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 Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.