Teacher of Design and Technology (Graphics and Product Design)

Priory Witham Academy is looking for a highly motivated and passionate Teacher of Design and Technology committed to driving forward standards across learning, as such we are supportive of any specialism that you may hold and for the right candidate we are happy to work towards accommodating the skills that you will provide.

We passionately believe there is something special about our Academy – a tangible sense of community and an unwavering commitment to fulfil our motto ‘Believe Together Achieve Together’.

Teacher of Design and Technology (Graphics and Product design)
Start Date: September 2023
Permanent Full time

Closing Date 24 March 2023

Interview date to be confirmed

The Priory Witham Academy is an ‘all through’ (EYFS – 18) Academy in Lincoln that is central to the community it serves. Our dedicated team of staff are supportive and aspirant and in return benefit from a high trust, high accountability environment where our ‘open door’ policy values and celebrates the inputs of individuals to create our Academy vision.

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Teacher of Technology who is passionate about the subject and able to plan, prepare and deliver outstanding and engaging lessons. This is an exciting post with the potential for further development as the faculty offers provision in Art, Photography, Technology and Catering. For the correct candidate there may be opportunities to teach across the area. The faculty regularly achieves good results and prides itself on its supportive nature.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is an established and supportive MAT. Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally ambitious for, and committed to, the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our staff benefit from comprehensive induction, extensive CPD opportunities, our Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team. The Trust follows national school teachers’ pay and conditions and adheres to the national pay recommendations.

Visits to the academy are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, or for further information about the post, please contact Marie Seller, PA to the Headteachers at mseller@prioryacademies.co.uk or telephone 01522 882900.

The job description and person specification can be found in the attachments.

Please select Apply Online to begin your application. Please note CVs are not accepted.

For expressions of interest, from colleagues within the Trust, please complete the internal application form on the Trust website at The Priory Federation of Academies Trust - Internal Application Form (prioryacademies.co.uk)

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

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