Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS)
This role will start in April 2025, but is also open to successful candidate starting sooner if they are able to.
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring Teacher (Design and Technology) at East Point Academy. If you are an excellent teacher, who is passionate about education and are excited about continuing to develop your practice, then we want to hear from you. Applications from Early Careers Teachers are welcomed.
You will be part of a team that delivers a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum for students. You’ll monitor and support students’ progress and development and contribute to raising standards and attainment, whilst motivating and challenging students to achieve their very best. You will work with the department to contribute to improving and developing current curriculum resources.
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
The main responsibility of this role will be:
1. To ensure pupils receive an excellent education through the delivery of high-quality teaching
2. To monitor and support overall progress and development of students as a teacher and therefore contribute to raising standards of student attainment
3. To offer active support for the School’s Policy and Procedures
The ideal candidate will have:
4. An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS.
5. Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).
6. Experience of teaching the subject in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range.
7. Experience of the wider role of a teacher in the personal development of pupils, including the main responsibilities of a form tutor
8. Knowledge of the statutory requirements concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection
East Point Academy is the first secondary school to see the sunrise every day; East Point Academy is a great place to work. The school’s values help the academy prepare pupils to be successful in the community, both while at school and throughout their life beyond. East Point students and staff embody the core values which reflects in all the school does. Students are taught to be independent thinkers, giving them the knowledge and the skills to be the change they want to see in the world.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
For information on what it is like to live and work in Lowestoft, click here. East Point Academy was inspected by Ofsted in February 2022, achieving another Good rating. “Pupils feel safe at the school. There are clear routines for behaviour which help pupils meet teachers’ high expectations. In lessons, behaviour is calm, with pupils’ attention focused on learning.”
When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.
We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.
The Trust also offers:
9. Generous holiday entitlement
10. Teachers' Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions
11. Employee Assistance Programme which provides a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support and access to well-being information, advice and guidance
12. Discounted travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club
13. Cycle-to-work scheme
14. Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
15. Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
16. Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C), healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership
17. SpecSavers VDU Eyecare and Boots Flu vouchers
18. Free Parking (on most sites)
*Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation
Discussions about the role are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by emailing the PA to the Principal, apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 18th November 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.