Principal’s Welcome
At John Port Spencer Academy, we believe in unlocking the potential of every
student and supporting them to achieve the very best. Every child has a
champion - staff dedicated to nurturing their talents, ambitions, and
wellbeing. Our university-style campus offers a vibrant, inspiring environment
where curiosity thrives, and learning knows no bounds. Our values of joy,
progress, success, and acting with care, kindness, respect, and integrity guide
everything we do. Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative,
innovative community, passionate about making a real difference every day and
supporting each other to grow professionally and personally.
About John Port Spencer
Academy
John Port Spencer Academy is a thriving, forward-thinking school
at the heart of our community, serving over 2,000 students from Year 7 through
Sixth Form. Our university-style campus, with dedicated subject teaching
spaces, specialist science labs, arts facilities, and extensive sports
facilities, creates a wonderful environment for both students and staff. We
offer a broad, ambitious curriculum designed to challenge students and help
them excel academically, personally, and socially. Every student has a champion
here - staff who guide, support, and celebrate their achievements. We have
a strong community spirit and high expectations. For staff, John Port is a
place to grow, collaborate, and contribute to something truly special, where
everyone is encouraged and excellence is celebrated.
The Role
We
are looking to appoint a full time Teacher of Design & technology to join
our successful and dedicated team. The
ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to engage
and motivate students at KS3/KS4 across the disciplines of Design and
Computing. Candidates should also demonstrate
a willingness to teach electronics / electronic systems as per the KS3 Design &
Technology national curriculum. If you
are passionate about your subject and have the desire to inspire all students
to reach their full potential we would be pleased to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a
highly committed, supportive faculty.
If you require more information or would like an informal
discussion about the role please contact Mrs Topham (HR Officer) as recruitment@johnportspencer.org.uk
Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.
Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.
Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
Jeannette Topham
01283 734111
JTopham@johnportspencer.org.uk
