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Teacher of Teacher of Design Technology
Grade: UQ/NQT/MPS/UPS
Full-time, permanent
September 2020
Are you an outstanding Teacher of Design Technology with a Food & Nutrition specialism? Do you possess excellent subject knowledge and a determination to ensure the pupils make good progress? Are you looking for a new role in September 2020? If so, Tradewind would like to speak to you today!
We are seeking a passionate Teacher of Design Technology for a vibrant 11-18 academy near Bromley. The successful teacher will be expected to teach the KS3 and KS4 Food and Nutrition curriculum with the school. NQTs are welcome to apply, as are more experienced candidates. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Design Technology is a popular subject area within the Academy and the department at this school offer a wide range of disciplines including 3D Design, Food & Nutrition and Engineering. They are a dynamic, cooperative team with a track record of excellent results at GCSE and A-Level. They are now seeking someone with a similar enthusiasm and drive to teach Food & Nutrition alongside Design Technology and to help support the development of the department further.
GCSE is offered from Year 9 onwards. Core subjects are allocated 4.5 hours p/w of contact time from Year 7 to 11. All A Level subjects have 6 hours of contact time in two 3-hour sessions per week. Students also have independent learning time. After school clubs offer great scope for extension activities. Trips and visits play a large part in the students' experience.
The successful candidate will be a qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Design Technology with the ability to inspire students. As a member of the department, it will be essential that the candidate is an excellent teacher with the skills and motivation to teach subject content to GCSE and possibly A Level/Level 3. KS3 consists of Years 7 and 8, and students work with DT/CAD/Art. Lessons are 3 hours in duration for all lessons in Food Technology.
You will be:
*An outstanding practitioner with a degree and a teaching qualification who is keen to develop their own practice to the highest level
*A compelling communicator with an ability to champion the subject to pupils with a fully comprehensive range of abilities.
*Energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about your subject
What the school can offer:
*A motivated team, led by extremely experienced and talented senior leaders
*A strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff
*Opportunities for CPD, and pastoral and wider-curricular involvement
*A school that is fully dedicated to developing every pupil to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
To be successful in this role you will need to:
*Be a Teacher of Design Technology who holds QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification.
*Have excellent knowledge of the Design Technology curriculum.
*This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, Overseas Police Clearance (if applicable) and professional reference checks.
*Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained.
*You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact David at Tradewind on 0207 845 5450 or email David.durham@twrecruitment.com
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