Job Title: Teacher of Design and Technology Location: Luton Start Date: January 2025 or ASAP Contract Type: Permanent Salary: In line with MPS/UPS About the school A highly successful 11-16 mixed Academy with an excellent reputation, situated in pleasant grounds on the northern outskirts of Luton town. The school is renowned for staff retention and this is a reflection of the wonderful resources, well behaved and eager to learn pupils, and the supportive staff at the school. About the local area Luton is a town and borough in Bedfordshire which is easily accessible by car from Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. It is also accessible on public transport from Bedford, Milton Keynes, and some areas of London. In recent years, Luton Town has put itself back on the map through the successes of Luton Town football club and Kenilworth Road stadium is a well known footballing venue. Luton is known for its diversity as well its strong links to education with the large university of Bedford sitting in the heart of Luton. About the role The school is searching for a Teacher of Design and Technology to join the successful Technologies department, supporting pupils with their practical and theoretical learning in Design and Technology. As a Teacher of Design and Technology at the school you will be responsible for: - Teaching KS3 and KS4 practical and theory DT lessons - Planning, marking, and full teacher responsibilities including a form group - Delivering feedback to pupils and parents - Developing the curriculum delivered at the school - Working on a Full Time basis Am I suitable? The successful candidate will be able to showcase their experience and achievements as a Teacher of Design and Technology and will have: - Qualified Techer Status - ECT applications also welcomed - Degree or Higher in relevant field - At least 1 year teaching experience to Secondary age pupils - Unqualified Teacher applications will be considered if the candidate can showcase a vast experience of teaching GCSE and/or A Level Design and Technology About Teaching Personnel Teaching Personnel is the UK’s largest recruitment agency for education staff and are currently supporting schools across Luton with their staffing needs. At Teaching Personnel, we are looking for engaging, inspiring, and incredible staff that would be an asset to our wonderful partner schools. Why work with Teaching Personnel? • Teaching Personnel is renowned for its commitment to supporting educators in finding fulfilling roles that match their skills and preferences. • Be the first to hear about a wide range of teaching positions across various educational settings, from primary to secondary schools and special educational needs (SEN) institutions. • Opportunities for professional growth and development through our CPD Academy • Competitive pay rates • Ongoing guidance and assistance from dedicated consultants who are passionate about helping staff succeed in their teaching careers. Application Send an up to date CV to Alex on - Simple All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.