Teacher of Technology

Northern Education Trust; Throckley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Education Trust is seeking a dedicated teacher with experience across KS3/KS4, and preferably KS5, to drive high standards and innovative learning. The role focuses on applying a range of teaching strategies and embedding Assessment for Learning to improve student outcomes.

The post requires strong curriculum knowledge, data literacy, and excellent communication with students and parents. A safeguarding-aware approach and enthusiasm for the subject are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching KS3/KS4, with KS5 preferred.
• Good grasp of curriculum developments and assessment practices.
• A range of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Understanding of Assessment for Learning to raise performance.
• Proficient with standard computer packages to support learning.
• Ability to use student data to raise standards and track progress.
• Enthusiasm for the subject and willingness to innovate.
• Creative problem solving and openness to new approaches.
• Safeguarding awareness and ability to recognise concerns.
• Clear oral and written communication with students and parents.
• Commitment to high standards across academy work.

Skills

KS3/KS4 teaching experience

KS5 experience (preferred)

Curriculum developments

Diverse teaching strategies

Assessment for Learning (AfL)

Using computer skills to enhance学习

Using student data to raise standards

Subject enthusiasm

Creative problem solving

Student safeguarding awareness

Communication with students andParents

Commitment to high standards

Job description

• Experience of teaching, learning and assessment to at least KS3/4, preferably KS5
• A good understanding of curriculum developments
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
• An understanding of how Assessment for Learning can improve student performance and how to embed this within your department
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
• Able to use student level data to raise standards
• Enthusiasm for your subject
• Creative problem solving together with willingness to take on and develop and try new approaches and ideas
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents
• Commitment to high standards in all aspects of the academy's work