Teacher of Design Technology

Teaching Vacancies; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Hull is seeking a qualified teacher for Design Technology. This position offers exciting career prospects within a high-performing multi-academy trust. Benefits include financial wellbeing schemes, 24/7 access to healthcare services, and a commitment to safeguarding policies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong subject knowledge and recent teaching experience, and demonstrate effective communication skills.

Benefits

Membership to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Access to discounts platform

Gym and fitness discounts

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant teaching experience.
• Confidence in using standard computer packages.
• Good understanding of curriculum developments in Design Technology.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging lessons for design technology curriculum.
• Assess student performance and feedback effectively.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching practices.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Design Technology

Teaching qualification with QTS

Ability to communicate effectively

Creative problem solving

Experience in assessment at key stages

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Good degree in relevant discipline

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Design Technology (A/C)
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in Design Technology up to GCSE (A/I)
• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)
• Awareness of strategies available for improving learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in Design Technology (A/I)
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)
• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
• Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
• Creative in problem solving with willingness to try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and recognize potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
• Willing to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi-academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits focusing on your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. Here are some examples:

Financial Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the "keeping children safe in education" guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks:

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical checks
• Online and social media checks
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work verification
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.