Teacher of Design Technology (maternity cover)

Lawnswood School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawnswood School in Leeds is seeking an enthusiastic Design Technology teacher for maternity cover. The role involves teaching across the full range of design technology subjects, including Food and Textiles, in a busy Design Faculty.

The post is full-time and fixed-term for approximately 6 months. You will join a team committed to high standards, innovation, and reflective practice, with access to well-equipped rooms and a supportive leadership team focused on pupil progress and professional

Qualifications

• Qualified Design Technology teacher with QTS.
• Ability to teach across the full range of design technology subjects including Food and Textiles.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design Technology across KS3–KS5 and support practical work.
• Contribute to the Design Faculty's ethos of motivation, ambition and high standards.
• Deliver engaging lessons and assess pupil progress in a dynamic classroom environment.

Skills

Design Technology

Food & Textiles

QTS

Innovative teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teacher of Design Technology (maternity cover)

Lawnswood School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5AG

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Working pattern

Full time: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - Approx. 6 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

An enthusiastic and innovative teacher of Design Technology, with the ability to teach across the full range of design technology subjects including Food and Textiles is needed to join the Design Faculty team.

What the school offers its staff

• The department hasgenerated an ethos and culture of motivation, enjoyment, and ambition wherepupils are encouraged to achieve their best. We are committed to raising aspirationsand and are very proud of the high standard of design and products produced bystudents.
• The Design Technologydepartment has two purpose-built rooms based on the ground floor, all fullyequipped to enable students to use a range of machinery to support thepractical element of the subject.
• Lawnswood Schoolcan offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, workingwith a collaborative leadership team that’s passionate about the progress anddevelopment of every student.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history, and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online.

Additional documents

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Organisation type Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18

Again, rated a 'Good' school by Ofsted in September 2023, Lawnswood School is set in North Leeds and has a wide catchment area and a diverse intake of students from cultural backgrounds and socio-economic groups.
Under stable leadership and a supportive and inspiring leadership team, Lawnswood School offers opportunities for professional challenge and personal development.

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