Design Technology Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is looking for a dynamic Design Technology teacher to join our innovative department in Portsmouth. The role focuses on GCSE Design and Technology and Art & Design with a 3D Design dimension, and suits an Early Career Teacher or an experienced specialist.

The department is well resourced with ICT facilities and a strong curriculum core, offering rich learning opportunities and robust professional support for induction and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching GCSE Design and Technology and Art and Design: 3D Design.
• Strong subject knowledge across Design Technology and its GCSE qualifications.
• Willingness to contribute to department improvement and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Key Stages 3 and 4 as part of a collaborative team.
• Contribute to curriculum development and resource creation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and safeguarding training.

Skills

DT GCSE

Art & Design

KS3/KS4 teaching

Job description

We are seeking applications from dynamic, enthusiastic and committed Teachers to join an innovative and forward-thinking department. We are particularly looking for candidates with experience teaching GCSE Design and Technology and Art and Design: 3D Design, although the ability to teach across all areas of Design Technology would be highly advantageous.

This role would suit either an Early Career Teacher or an experienced Design Technology specialist with a genuine passion for the subject. The department is well-resourced with excellent ICT facilities, including a dedicated Technology ICT suite, CAD equipment, a laser cutter, and a 3D printer. The curriculum offer is a real strength, with Design and Technology at its core and a wide range of qualifications available, ensuring students are given rich, engaging and aspirational learning opportunities.

We are committed to delivering the highest quality learning experience in every lesson and provide exceptional support for induction and ongoing professional development. Staff benefit from a strong culture of training, wellbeing and collaboration, with tailored support programmes in place for ECTs, returners to teaching, and those making a career change.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, working as part of a vibrant and creative team, and contributing positively to the ongoing development of the department. We are committed to supporting professional growth and will actively encourage and support staff in achieving their career ambitions wherever possible.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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