Design Technology Teacher
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: December 2024 or Sooner
Salary: MPS/UPS: £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
Contract Type: 0.8-0.6 FTE
Are you a passionate and creative professional eager to inspire the next generation? GSL Education North Yorkshire branch is seeking to appoint a Design Technology Teacher to work at a Client Secondary School located 16 miles north of York, North Yorkshire starting in December 2024 or sooner. We warmly welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early careers teachers.
About the School:
* The school is an comprehensive secondary school with students aged 11-18 graded “Good” by Ofsted in quality of education and personal development this year.
* They have students from over 35 primary schools, which contributes to the friendly, diverse environment at the school.
* The school actively looks for ways to enhance its efficiency and benefits from collaborating with others.
* At Key Stage 5, the school collaborates with another School, where many of their students go on to University with others securing Apprenticeships or employment.
* The school works hard to make sure that every student graduates with the knowledge and self-assurance necessary to actively participate in their communities and the credentials required to access the next stage of their education.
Design Technology Teacher Responsibilities:
* With direction from the Head of Department and within the context of the school’s curriculum and schemes of work, plan and prepare effective lessons.
* Deliver interactive lessons for KS3 and GCSE students that capture students' imaginations and foster their passion for Design Technology.
* Incorporating theoretical aspects of Design Technology.
* Collaborating with colleagues to develop innovative teaching materials and schemes of work that align with the national curriculum.
* Monitor and evaluate the assessment and feedback to students in line with whole school and department policy.
Food Technology and Design Technology Teacher Requirements:
* A teaching qualification, namely a PGCE or a B.Ed. with QTS.
* Has strong subject knowledge within the Design Technology curriculum area.
* Passionate about teaching Design Technology along with a strong command of the subject.
* Strong interpersonal skills and classroom behaviour management.
* Committed and reflective professional who strives for continued improvement.
* Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you would like to apply for the position of Design Technology Teacher in York, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.