What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role:
• Deliver high-quality Design and Technology lessons to Key Stage 3 and 4 students
• Support the department in raising and maintaining high standards of student attainment and achievement
• Promote active learning, monitor progress, and be accountable for student progress in Design and Technology
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment, aligned with safeguarding practices
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and participate in departmental activities, including trips and open days.
We are seeking an individual who has:
• A degree in a relevant subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience teaching or training in a comprehensive school setting, covering Key Stages 3 and 4
• Competence in teaching at least one of the following to GCSE level: Graphics/Paper and Boards, Engineering, or Timbers
• A strong understanding of safeguarding practices, classroom management skills, and the ability to foster a safe learning environment
• Emotional resilience, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset, with excellent communication skills.
What the school offers its staff
• A positive working environment focused on staff wellbeing, student welfare, progress, and high standards of achievement and behaviour.
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits.
Commitment to safeguarding
The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.