Teacher of Design & Technology (Maternity Cover)

Surbiton High School seeks an enthusiastic and outstanding Teacher of Design & Technology (maternity cover), who is passionate about inspiring, encouraging and empowering our pupils to achieve their very best in the subject of Design & Technology.

Design and Technology is taught by a team of five teachers, and benefits from excellent technician support.  The School teaches in three Design and Technology areas at present – our colleagues specialise in Graphic Products, Product Design and Textiles Technology, but teach flexibly across the different areas of expertise.  At Key Stage 3, all pupils in the School have the opportunity to study all three specialisms.  We encourage students to engage in the Design Process, which we hope, will be of lifelong benefit and our ethos is to inspire our students to take creative risks and use a wide range of traditional and modern manufacturing technologies to realise their ideas.

The curriculum is taught in specialised workshops and our extensive range of equipment includes a laser cutter, CAM router and two 3D printers. Students have access to a range of ICT packages including TechSoft 2-D Design, Solidworks and Photoshop, as well as SpeedStep and Digitizer programmes for Textiles.

In Key Stage 4, Design and Technology is a popular option as a GCSE subject.  We enter students in the new AQA GCSE qualification in Design and Technology. Pupils at ‘A’ level have the option of two courses with AQA for Product Design: Fashion and Textiles and Edexcel Product Design.

Within the department, we run several co-curricular clubs including a STEM Club and a Learning Outside the Classroom Club. The Department is busy with students attending clinics and additional sessions after school to work on their projects.

Reporting Line: Head of Design and Technology

Tenure: Maternity Cover, Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• To possess and maintain a deep and secure knowledge of your subject and the pedagogy associated with its teaching
• To have the ability to teach Design and Technology at Key Stage 3 and Textiles at Key Stage 4 and 5
• To create a challenging and stimulating classroom climate that will motivate pupils to learn, think independently, take risks, empathise with others, and perform to the best of their abilities
• To support every pupil in their learning, making them feel included, secure and valued
• To be consistent, fair and create an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect
• To be aware of the learning needs of the pupils you teach and ensure that each pupil is given every opportunity to fulfil her potential
• To monitor progress against prior attainment and employ effective intervention strategies when required
• To follow the guidance and schemes of work provided by the Head of Department
• To plan lessons carefully and keep a record of your planning
• To undertake the preparation, marking and report writing, in line with the School policies, required to ensure that pupils achieve the highest possible standards
• To be prepared to take on the role of Form Tutor, which will encompass academic, pastoral and administrative responsibilities. Tutors have oversight of their tutees’ general well-being and academic progress, and they are the first point of contact for parents.
• To contribute to the organisation and running of co-curricular and enrichment activities.
• To be an active participant in CPD training opportunities, sharing best practice with colleagues, as requested

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:

• Good Honours degree
• A postgraduate teaching qualification (QTS desirable but not essential)
• Evidence of further relevant professional development would be an advantage
• To have the ability to teach Design and Technology at Key Stage 3 and Textiles at Key Stage 4 and 5
• The ability to teach in two or more of the following Design and Technology specialisms would be an advantage, Textiles, Graphics, Product Design
• The ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues in a successful and dynamic school
• A proven track record of delivering on academic performance
• Evidence of successful, inspiring and innovative teaching at all levels
• Up-to-date knowledge of successful and innovative teaching and the latest curriculum developments and initiatives
• High levels of personal and professional integrity and an ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff and parents
• Ability to communicate concisely and sensitively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
• Positive, enthusiastic and energetic approach to life
• Committed to Surbiton High School’s ethos and strategic vision

To Apply

Please apply online by clicking on the following:

https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/2173632?cid=1567 

Closing date for Applications: 8.00am, Monday 17 May2021

Interviews to be held week commencing: 24 May 2021

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating, respecting and learning about inclusion and diversity throughout the community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Surbiton High School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.

As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing.