Lead Practitioner: Design Technology (Food & Nutrition Specialism)

Are you looking for a leadership role in which you can utilise your subject expertise and inspire others?

The Portsmouth Academy is seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner: Design Technology (Food & Nutrition Specialism) to join our team of committed professionals teaching our fantastic students from years 7 -11. This is a key appointment in the school's development and you will play an integral role implementing Teaching and Learning initiatives and strategies. The successful applicant will be dynamic, motivated and an outstanding practitioner who has a positive and open approach to learning. 

The Portsmouth Academy is a “Microsoft Showcase School” due to our approach to digital learning. The academy has launched a one:one device policy, so every child in Year 7 and Year 8 has their own laptop, and we are particular interested in finding teachers who have experience of, or would like to develop experience of, teaching with technology.

“The curriculum is well designed and well considered. The intention of the curriculum is to transform the life chances of pupils in the school. The ambition, breadth and content of the curriculum contribute to this intention. Curriculum development is purposeful and ongoing” – Ofsted, 2022

The Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.

What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description 

• Be a qualified Teacher of Design Technology / Food & Nutrition and able to deliver to KS3 & KS4
• Be passionate about teaching and learning and improving the life chances of our students
• Excellent classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour
• Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum
• Experience of coaching and mentoring
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, parents and students
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team effectively
• An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances 

Click Here To view our Trust video to gain an insight into The Thinking Schools Academy Trust 

What our Trust will offer you: 

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales
• With an outstanding Leadership and Management team, we are focused on providing our staff with bespoke CPD tailored to the stage they are at in their career.
• Vast support network from senior leaders and other teachers within the school and our Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits.
• We place a strong emphasis on “Wellbeing for Staff” here at The Portsmouth Academy and were proud to previously receive the Wellbeing award at the Teach Portsmouth Awards.
• A state-of-the-art new building with fantastic facilities to house, art, music drama and humanities.
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Charted Teacher
• Generous employer contribution to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• As a Trust we aim to foster a culture of appreciation with our fantastic Colleague recognition scheme
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Thinking You - A 24/7 employee assistance programme for legal, financial, emergency health or lifestyle support
• A 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme
• We work closely with Teach Portsmouth and The Portsmouth Education Partnership 
• Free parking in our staff car park

What you need to do now: 

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. 

To arrange an informal conversation please contact Hannah Chalmers on Hannah.Chalmers@Tsatrust.org.uk

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site please click here to submit an application via Microsoft Forms.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk