Teacher of Technology

Walbottle Academy; Walbottle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Walbottle Academy is seeking an enthusiastic teacher with experience in KS3/4 (KS5 preferred) and a strong grasp of Curriculum developments. You will employ a range of teaching strategies, embed Assessment for Learning to raise attainment, and use student data to monitor progress.

The role requires effective communication with students and parents and a commitment to safeguarding and high standards. The successful candidate will contribute creatively to departmental practice, share innovative

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum understanding

Learning strategies

Assessment for Learning

Data-driven improvement

Subject enthusiasm

Creative problem solving

Safeguarding awareness

Communication

Tools

MS Office

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