Teacher of Design & Technology

Nicholas Chamberlaine School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Chamberlaine School in the West Midlands is seeking a dedicated teacher to deliver outstanding lessons that challenge every pupil to fulfil their potential, achieve excellent outcomes and appreciate the subject and its wider application. The role emphasises high quality educational, extracurricular and enrichment experiences for all students.

You will plan, resource and deliver lessons to the highest standard, foster a positive classroom culture, support pupil progress, and contribute

Job description

To deliver outstanding teaching to ensure thatall students are challenged to fulfil their potential, achieve excellentoutcomes and an appreciation of the subject and its wider application.

To provide high quality educational,extra-curricular and enrichment experiences for all students.

Key responsibilities

• To develop anoutstanding ethos of learning, commitment, contribution and enjoymentamongst students based on our shared vision of Proud Traditions, WideHorizons and High Achievement
• To plan, resourceand deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard toensure that deep learning takes place and students make excellent progress
• To develop apositive culture and climate within the classroom and school that helpsstudents to develop as learners
• To demonstrate agrowth mind set and a belief in 100% achievement

Learning and Teaching

• Teach engaging andeffective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment
• Enrich thecurriculum with experiences e.g. speakers and visits, to enhance theexperience of all students
• Exploitopportunities to improve students’ skills in literacy and numeracy and todevelop their character
• Be familiar withthe Code of Practice and identification, assessment and support ofstudents with special educational needs
• Be familiar withthe school’s current systems and structures as outlined in policydocuments including the Health and Safety and Child Protection Policiesand apply them consistently
• Understand howstudents’ learning in the subject is affected by their physical,intellectual, emotional and social development
• Be self-reflectiveand evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness and seek outopportunities to develop own pedagogy
• Be familiar withsubject-specific health and safety requirements and ensurethat lessons are planned so as to avoid potential hazards and risks

School culture

• Actively supportthe school’s vision, values and ethos by embracing a culture ofcollaboration, celebration of success and responsibility for outcomes
• Help create astrong school community, characterised by positive culture and climate tocultivate caring, respectful relationships, challenging prejudice in anyform
• Believe that allstudents are capable of success, regardless of background
• Celebrate the achievementof individuals and teams
• Develop astimulating learning environment and contribute to the learningenvironment in your departmental and pastoral areas
• Advocate studentvoice and leadership and use this to enhance your practice

• Other professionalrequirements
• Participate asrequired in meetings with professional colleagues and parents in respectof the duties and responsibilities of the post
• Takeresponsibility for your own professional development
• Be a form tutor(where allocated) or support a House team and use this to role to developthe whole child

In other words, help students to learn, grow, and succeed