Design Technology /Product Design Teacher

OneSchool Global UK is part of the OneSchool Global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9,000 students are benefitting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods such as Self-Directed Learning and extensive use of learning technologies. 

We have a fantastic opportunity at our Colchester Campus for an experienced and interactive Design Technology Product Design Teacher to join the team on a Full or Part time, Permanent basis and to teach our students in KS3-5. You will be adept at coaching our students to see and lead through challenges in their learning, so they make the best possible progress in each and every lesson. 

Our schools offer achievement, opportunity and professional challenge to our students within a supportive environment. The students have a passion and desire to excel in learning. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education and pay meticulous attention to detail. 

You will: 

• Have Qualified Teacher Status and a degree or a similar Design Technology Product Design Teacher related qualification 

• Possess recent experience of teaching Design Technology Product Design to students in KS3-5

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for GCSE Design Technology Product Design including exam specifications. 

• Possess a good understanding of SEND procedures

• Have a diverse set of skills which will enable you to be flexible working in the classroom for both theory and practical sessions, as well as in our modern learning centre

• Be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn

• Respect and promote the schools Ethos and Values

We offer:

• Supportive staff, and an involved community who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals

• Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning

• Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students 

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students

• A competitive salary (including a staff laptop) and Teachers Pension Contributions

• Professional support from OneSchool Global UK to continually progress and develop your career - equivalent to 100 hours per academic year

Key responsibilities:

• To ensure high quality teaching of Key Stage 3-5 Design Technology Product Design, enabling excellent rates of progress for all students 

• To embed a culture of safeguarding within the classroom and wider school environment, demonstrating exceptional levels of care for students 

• To ensure lessons, study and interventions are planned and delivered to meet the outcomes as set out in the OneSchool Global UK (OSGUK) Design Technology Product Design curriculum and the relevant GCSE, and Cambridge International A-Level Examination Board specifications 

• To support the development of a vibrant DT Product Design programme for students from KS3-KS5

• To use technology skilfully, including Canvas, Zoom, DyKnow and Panopto to facilitate learning for all students

• To ensure students in DT gain experience, an environmental awareness and develop their practical and theoretical knowledge in a range of 2D and 3D media, digital design and manufacture, processes and techniques for both traditional and new media

• To promote Health & Safety at all times in the Design Technology workshop environment

• To inspire and motivate all students of Design Technology Product Design to achieve at the highest levels by supporting the development of all learners 

• To equip students with the transferable skills of time management, communication, literacy, numeracy, study skills, research, IT, problem solving and the effective use of technology

• To undertake other teaching responsibilities as required 

• Uphold and promulgate the OSGUK ethos within all areas of responsibility 

• Contribute to, share in and promote the wider and longer-term vision of OneSchool Global 

For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: http://www.oneschoolglobal.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. 

Closing Date for application forms: Midday on Friday 10th December 2021 

Interviews will be held week commencing: TBC

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES 

OneSchool Global UK Colchester Campus is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.