Teacher of Design Technology
Biddick Academy
Sunderland
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- £30,000 – £46,525 (MPS/UPS)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 9 May 2024
Job overview
Inspiring learning, unlocking potential, achieving success
We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher to join our Design Technology team. This is a fantastic time to join a supportive, forward-thinking and successful Academy. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified and experienced teachers.
Located within a short drive from the vibrant cities of Sunderland, Newcastle and Durham, Biddick Academy is an Ofsted-rated ‘good’ school for 2021, known for its excellent reputation within the local community and is consistently oversubscribed year-on-year. We are seeking to appoint a colleague who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide. Our educational approach is built upon the pillars of resilience, curiosity, aspiration, and readiness.
We expect our new team member to:
- Uphold the highest standards and expectations for all students.
- Foster a deep-rooted commitment to student achievement.
- Demonstrate profound expertise in Design Technology.
- Showcase exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Possess a talent for motivating and inspiring students.
- Prove a track record of exemplary teaching practices.
- Have an evident passion for Design Technology.
At Biddick Academy you will be joining a team where we work collaboratively to ensure our students are safe, happy, inspired and cared for. We provide an extremely supportive induction programme for new staff and high quality, bespoke leadership professional development opportunities.
Please contact Ashleigh Bulbeck, HR Manager at – bulbeck.a@biddickacademy.com or 0191 5111600, ext 5013 to arrange an informal discussion regarding the role or a visit.
To apply, please return completed applications forms to recruitment@biddickacademy.com
Biddick Academy is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect that all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks. Biddick Academy reserve the right to close the position early subject to adequate applications.
Attached documents
About Biddick Academy
Biddick Academy is a co-educational secondary school based in Washington, near Sunderland, for students aged 11-16.
In 1997, Biddick was one of the first 11 schools in England to become a specialist sports college. The academy’s facilities include a sports hall, a dance studio, a fitness suite, a gymnasium, a full-size 3G pitch, floodlit tennis courts, a theatre and ICT suites.
Headteacher
Kate Morris
Values and vision
Biddick Academy wants to provide its students with the best possible opportunities and inspire them to have the highest aspirations. The secondary school prides itself on knowing each of its students individually. It believes passionately that everyone has something they are good at and it aims to bring out the best in every pupil.
Teachers think students learn best when they are challenged, engaged, motivated, involved in the process, understand the relevance of the learning, and are provided with frequent and accurate feedback. The development of literacy and numeracy skills is embedded into every subject area.
Ofsted report
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.