Design and Technology Teacher - Innovative Secondary School - Hounslow - April

Are you a creative and innovative Design and Technology Teacher eager to inspire students in an innovative secondary school in Hounslow? We are seeking a dedicated educator to join our dynamic DT department, starting April 2025. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking school and develop students' design and practical skills from a mid-year starting point.

About Our Learning Community:

Our innovative secondary school is committed to providing a cutting-edge education that fosters creativity, problem-solving, and practical skills. We encourage students to explore their design and technological potential. Our DT department is a collaborative team dedicated to delivering a relevant and engaging curriculum, adapted to a mid-year start.

About the Role:

• Deliver engaging and challenging Design and Technology lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, following relevant examination specifications, and adapting to the needs of students joining mid-year.
• Plan and prepare high-quality lessons that cater to a variety of design and technological interests and abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported in their practical development, despite the mid-year commencement.
• Utilize a range of teaching methods and resources, including practical workshops, CAD/CAM software, and design projects, to enhance student learning and make the subject relevant to their lives.
• Assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and support individual learning journeys, fostering a deep understanding of design and technological concepts and skills, and helping students integrate mid-year.
• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Design and Technology examinations, ensuring they have a strong understanding of assessment criteria and technological methodologies, and providing targeted support for those joining mid-year.
• Contribute to the development of the DT curriculum and resources, integrating current technological trends and industry practices, and adapting to the school's needs for a mid-year transition.
• Foster a love of design and technology in students, encouraging them to develop their problem-solving, practical, and entrepreneurial skills.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment, and to contribute to the wider academic and extracurricular life of the school, including participation in design challenges and technology clubs.
• Organize and lead design and technology projects, workshops, and visits to local industries, promoting hands-on learning and practical application of skills.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge in Design and Technology, including practical skills and CAD/CAM.
• Demonstrated ability to teach across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, including A-Level.
• Experience in preparing students for GCSE and A-Level Design and Technology examinations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and practical skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities, including those joining mid-year.
• A passion for design and technology and a commitment to fostering innovation and practical skills.
• Ability to organize and lead design and technology projects and workshops.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, and to quickly integrate into a school environment mid-year.

Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent position, starting April 2025.
• Competitive salary (MPS/UPS + Outer London Weighting).
• Opportunity to work in an innovative and forward-thinking secondary school.
• Access to excellent DT facilities and resources.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression, with support for mid-year integration.
• Contribute to a thriving DT department.

To Apply:

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