Teacher of Design Technology

Reeds School; Fairmile Common; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeds School in the United Kingdom is seeking a Design Technology teacher to cover maternity leave. The post involves delivering DT to all year groups, working with the DT Department and promoting Design Technology at GCSE and A Level.

You will contribute to schemes of work, assessments, and staff collaboration, and participate in extra-curricular STEM activities, in line with school priorities and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design Technology to all year groups throughout the school.
• Work cooperatively within the Department Team.
• Be familiar with the aims and objectives of the Department as outlined in the departmental handbook.
• Assist with the development of schemes of work and assessment materials.
• Keep records of marks achieved in preps and tests by pupils you taught.
• Attend suitable INSET as required under the guidance of the SLT link member for DT.
• Promote Design Technology as an option at GCSE and A Level.
• Keep abreast with developments in Design Technology through relevant literature.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
• Carry out any other duties required by the Headmaster and commensurate with the role.
• All members of the academic staff are involved in the School's tutorial and pastoral systems and are expected to be involved in the Activities Curriculum provided to the pupils.

Job description

The department occupies an impressive, purpose-built facility which was opened in 2012 and is still a flagship building of the school. It comprises two large multi-material workshops, a machine area, prep room, full ICT suite and electronics lab. The Design Technology Department consists of 3 teachers with the support of a technician. Design and Technology: Product Design are options at GCSE and A level within the school. At both levels, pupils currently specialise in woods, metals and polymers to realise their designs. The subject is compulsory in years 7 and 8. It is optional in year 9, however, it is typically chosen by the majority of the year group. The Department is actively involved in the Year 9 STEM Curriculum lessons under the Future Tech umbrella and actively supports a variety of extra-curricular initiatives within the School and with outside agencies. These include STEM clubs, providing students with engineering and problem-solving challenges. The department regularly competes in external competitions for example Surrey Satro and Samsung Solve for Tomorrow. This role is for a maternity cover and will report to the SLT link member for DT. Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Design Technology to all year groups throughout the school.
• Work cooperatively within the Department Team.
• Be familiar with the aims and objectives of the Department as outlined in the departmental handbook.
• Assist with the development of schemes of work and assessment materials.
• Keep records of marks achieved in preps and tests by pupils you taught.
• Attend suitable INSET as required under the guidance of the SLT link member for DT.
• Promote Design Technology as an option at GCSE and A Level.
• Keep abreast with developments in Design Technology through relevant literature.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
• Carry out any other duties required by the Headmaster and commensurate with the role.
• All members of the academic staff are involved in the School's tutorial and pastoral systems and are expected to be involved in the Activities Curriculum provided to the pupils.