Teacher of Art and Technology

Hours: Full Time (Part time applications will be considered)

Start: September 2024

Unity City Academy is a successful and growing provider of 11 to 16 education in the east end of Middlesbrough. The Academy has recently achieved an Ofsted “Good” rating in all categories and has over 900 students on roll, 64% of whom are pupil premium. UCA is part of AET which in turn means we have access to a wide range of training and educational opportunities.

Unity City Academy has an incredibly passionate staff body that strives to ensure that children do not just achieve academic excellence but that our students are worldwise, cultured and proud of their individuality.

As part of the UCA family you will have:

• A huge amount of job satisfaction working with the local community to best support young people in the school;
• Access to training and personal development packages such as the opportunity to complete a wide variety of NPQs ;
• A robust CPD schedule which has different tiers depending upon your need and position within the academy and based upon the core principles of learning. 
• The ability for career progression in a growing Academy;
• The opportunity to be brave and creative in well-resourced classrooms;
• The chance to work in an Academy which strives to be at the centre of its local community, providing the highest standards of education and a strong desire for every child to succeed;
  

The role:

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Teacher of Art and Technology. We are looking for a Teacher of Art and Technology who is really passionate about helping our students succeed and grow as individuals. You will be creative and innovative, with a proven track record of challenging the brightest students academically. You will contribute towards the continued development of Art within the academy. You must have a commitment to teaching and learning and continued professional development. You will have the passion to be part of a successful teaching environment which produces the best from students.

We are seeking candidates that:

• Hold QTS (or be expected to have this by Sep 2024)
• Have experience of teaching in a secondary school across KS3 and KS4 – ECTs are gladly welcomed
• Hold a relevant BA degree in an Arts or Technology based subject (e.g Fine Art, Graphics, Photography)

School visits are welcome, to arrange please contact: lstockton@unitycityacademy.org 

The role is due to commence: September 2024

Closing date: 9th June

Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s, apply now: 

https://aet.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4878?c=aet&source=jobsinnortheast

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.