Teacher of DT, Engineering, and Construction
| Posting date: | 08 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2025 |
| Location: | Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 258fa7c4-3e7b-4780-85e2-783f6662cc4b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to continued growth in student numbers, we wish to appoint a Teacher of DT, Engineering, and Construction to join our Upper Academy from September.
Salary £33,959— £51,984(M1 - AL3 Academy Qualified Teachers Scale)
Start date: September 2025
Our academy operates across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5.
Our Upper Academy boasts state-of-the-art workshops, equipped with specialised machinery and tools, including brazing hearths, 3D printers, resin printers, laser cutters, and welding facilities.
Students have the opportunity to pursue BTEC Level 1 Construction, Level 1/2 Engineering, A-Level Engineering, GCSE 3D Design, and A-Level 3D Design qualifications. By joining us, you will become part of a well-established, collaborative team, supported by a skilled group of technicians.
We pride ourselves on being a truly inclusive academy and this is actively underpinned by our motto ‘Aspire Believe Achieve’. The successful candidate will be equally passionate about inspiring students to achieve outstanding outcomes.
What the school offers its staff
The Academies offer staff tailored and effective support to meet their professional development needs, ensuring they are provided with opportunities that challenge them at a high level. All staff take ownership of their own learning journey and are given opportunities to reflect on their own practice, as well as supporting others through being members of Teacher Learning Communities. There is an open-door culture that encourages teachers to 'drop in' on colleagues, therefore promoting good practice within the schools. We are dedicated to the SSAT Embedding Formative Assessment CPD programme for the next two years, while also supporting staff in advancing their expertise and leadership through a variety of internal and external programmes, including the complete range of NPQ courses. Our strong track record demonstrates our success in developing staff from ITT to Headship.
Staff, including those new to teaching, feel valued. Leaders have shown consideration for staff well-being. Ofsted 2019
If you can engage, motivate and challenge students to make exceptional progress, then please download and complete our application form and return it to our Recruitment & Cover Coordinator, Olivia Faustino -recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk
The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Due to continued growth in student numbers, we wish to appoint a Teacher of DT, Engineering, and Construction to join our Upper Academy from September.
Salary £33,959— £51,984(M1 - AL3 Academy Qualified Teachers Scale)
Start date: September 2025
Our academy operates across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5.
Our Upper Academy boasts state-of-the-art workshops, equipped with specialised machinery and tools, including brazing hearths, 3D printers, resin printers, laser cutters, and welding facilities.
Students have the opportunity to pursue BTEC Level 1 Construction, Level 1/2 Engineering, A-Level Engineering, GCSE 3D Design, and A-Level 3D Design qualifications. By joining us, you will become part of a well-established, collaborative team, supported by a skilled group of technicians.
We pride ourselves on being a truly inclusive academy and this is actively underpinned by our motto ‘Aspire Believe Achieve’. The successful candidate will be equally passionate about inspiring students to achieve outstanding outcomes.
What the school offers its staff
The Academies offer staff tailored and effective support to meet their professional development needs, ensuring they are provided with opportunities that challenge them at a high level. All staff take ownership of their own learning journey and are given opportunities to reflect on their own practice, as well as supporting others through being members of Teacher Learning Communities. There is an open-door culture that encourages teachers to 'drop in' on colleagues, therefore promoting good practice within the schools. We are dedicated to the SSAT Embedding Formative Assessment CPD programme for the next two years, while also supporting staff in advancing their expertise and leadership through a variety of internal and external programmes, including the complete range of NPQ courses. Our strong track record demonstrates our success in developing staff from ITT to Headship.
Staff, including those new to teaching, feel valued. Leaders have shown consideration for staff well-being. Ofsted 2019
If you can engage, motivate and challenge students to make exceptional progress, then please download and complete our application form and return it to our Recruitment & Cover Coordinator, Olivia Faustino -recruitment@basildonacademies.org.uk
The Basildon Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to DBS and health checks.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.