Specialist Teacher of Design Technology

Amegreen Children's Services; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Amegreen Children’s Services is seeking a Specialist Teacher of Design Technology for Northcroft School. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons to KS3/KS4 students, support diverse learning needs, and contribute to extracurricular activities. This role offers excellent development opportunities and resources in a collaborative environment focused on staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Excellent professional learning and support

Career development opportunities

Funded counselling and medical support

Focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Good honours degree in subject and QTS required.
• Able to teach KS3 and KS4 effectively.
• Experience in adapting teaching for different learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching for Design Technology at Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Create a range of projects to introduce students to materials and production methods.
• Contribute to extra-curricular programmes and revision classes.

Skills

Positive and engaging teaching style

Ability to adapt teaching for different learning needs

A range of strategies for creating a positive learning environment

Education

Good honours degree in subject and QTS

Job description

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Northcroft School are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and imaginative classroom practitioner, to join our new and developing Design and Technology Department. The Design and Technology Department will be a dynamic and successful department who are passionate about their subject and who work collaboratively to deliver Design and Technology in a stimulating and engaging way.

Students in Year 7, 8 and 9 receive two hours of Design Technology teaching per 10-day cycle and they follow the current National Curriculum. Classes will have up to three projects during the course of the year which will introduce them to a wide variety of materials and production methods, while evidences the students building and knowledge and skills throughout their academic journey.

At Key Stage 4, students follow the AQA specification. They receive 6 lessons in a 10-day cycle. All students get the opportunity to strengthen or broaden their knowledge of Design and Technology, whilst creating cross-curricular links with Geography, History, Maths and Science. We are always on the look-out for more exciting opportunities. For students with low level attainment standalone certifications will be catered for.

Northcroft School works in conjunction with its Alternative provision which broadens facilities available. The school itself currently has developing D&T facilities. The school has a newly refurbished computer room. At Northcroft school, you may work with a variety of Special Needs, ranging from, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these difficulties. A full training individual package will be created alongside the successful candidate to ensure they are supported and equipped with the knowledge and skills which are needed.

What the school can offer its staff:

• Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway.
• Career development opportunities including funded NPQs and multiple therapeutic teaching platforms.
• Excellent resources and facilities.
• A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice.
• Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support.
• As a school in Amegreen Education and West Berkshire teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the local authority and the partnership school to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across both of schools.
  
  

Essential requirrements:

• Good honours degree in subject and QTS
• Able to teach KS3 and KS4 effectively in subject area, a sound knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments
• Ability to adapt teaching for different learning needs
• A range of strategies for creating a positive learning environment
• Positive and engaging teaching style, able to lead, motivate, inspire and support students to achieve excellence
• Ability to contribute to the extra-curricular programme and revision classes after school
  
  

Equality and Diversity:

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.

We are actively building diverse teams therefore we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR:

Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.

Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children’s Services.

• Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check ***

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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