Teacher of Technology
Studio West - Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
- Expired
- Salary:
- £30,000 – £46,525 (MPR/UPR)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 March 2024
Job overview
At Studio West, we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally, and our strong and committed team shares our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect. The Creative Faculty at Studio West encompasses both Technology and Art with an expanding department that offers our learners a broad range of courses, skills and progression opportunities.
Across the faculty, Technology currently offers a range of specialist courses at GCSE and BTEC, including Construction and Hospitality and Catering. We are eager to appoint someone to continue to build upon our current offer at KS3 and KS4 in Resistant Materials, as well as helping to expand our pathway into ‘Construction and the Built Environment’, where learners gain real-world and industry-style contexts and experiences. We’re currently in the process of expanding our practical learning environment with a designated plastering and tiling workshop along with a trade-based outdoor classroom where students can learn the construction trade from the ground up.
All learners at KS3 have access to both Technology and Art as part of a fortnightly timetable model, and uptake at GCSE and BTEC is continually strong. Learners really enjoy their creative and practical contact time and are becoming increasingly more confident in these subject areas, which is reflected in positive results. To help develop the Trust vision, you will work alongside an experienced team of well-appointed and specialist staff, where you will be accountable to the Head of Faculty and Trust Director of Art and Technology.
You will possess a broad base of subject knowledge, a proven track record of effectiveness and impact as a classroom teacher, and strong analytical skills with the ability to use data effectively to track progress and raise achievement.
If you have the skills, experience and commitment to succeed in this role, we want to hear from you. In return, we offer:
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Access to free gym facilities on our Kenton School site
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives
To apply, please visit: https://northernleaderstrust.org/vacancies/
Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.
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About Studio West - Newcastle
- Studio West - Newcastle
- West Denton Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Tyne and Wear
- NE5 2SZ
- United Kingdom
Studio West - A small school making a big difference
Studio West is an exciting studio school, which opened in September 2014. As part of Kenton School’s Academy Trust, Studio West cater for around 400 students aged between 11 and 19 with student numbers increasing year on year. We are expected to reach 650 at full capacity.
Rated “Good” by Ofsted, Studio West offers a vibrant learning experience combining GCSEs, A Levels and occupational qualifications. We believe in inspiring our students to be 'the best they can be' so that they reach their potential academically and also develop the social skills and personal qualities, which are so vital for their future life and career.
All students benefit from an innovative and bespoke curriculum with substantial emphasis on developing key employability and life skills that will see them through to HE, FE and employment. Much of our curriculum is delivered through Project Based Learning where ‘learning connects’ in a very real sense. We have close working relationships with our business partners and our mission is to make sure that every student who leaves Studio West, does so with a university place, an apprenticeship or employment.
A unique aspect of Studio Schools is the national CREATE skills framework developed by the Studio Schools Trust. This framework has been designed to give young people the key skills to flourish in life and in the world of work. As students progress through the three levels of the CREATE framework, they are regularly assessed by Personal and Learning Coaches to ensure they are on track and making progress. There are three levels in the CREATE framework, as students progress from apprentice, to expert, to coach.
We believe immersing students in real-life, hands-on projects, is an extremely efficient and engaging way of learning ensuring students not only pick up core skills, such as Maths, English and Science, but also learn and practice the softer, but equally important, skills employers are looking for – such as independent thought, responsibility, team work and communication skills. By working in this way and collaborating with real companies, we have created an environment which nurtures well-rounded, mature and confident individuals, who leave us fully ready for the workplace.
Studio West offers a dynamic approach to learning, preparing young people with the skills, knowledge and experience they need to succeed in life. Education is taken out of the classroom, with students learning in the real world through working in teams on projects designed to reflect real-life situations. Through weekly work placements, they develop the employability skills needed to succeed in life and work.
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