Teacher of Design and Technology-Textiles (Maternity Cover)

We seek to appoint an outstanding teacher of Design and Technology who is dynamic, enthusiastic and creative. The successful applicant will be passionate about inspiring our students and be a team player who works collaboratively with colleagues. The ideal candidate would have a specialism in Textiles.

We are an organised and very well resourced department which offers Design and Technology to all students in Key Stage 3, after which time students may opt for a GCSE in any one or two of the three courses offered.  We also run A’ levels in D&T Product Design and Art Textiles..

This post provides exciting opportunities for either an experienced teacher or an NQT. We offer a full support and induction programme for all new staff and a commitment to continued professional development.

The successful applicant will be:

Qualified to deliver Design and Technology across Key Stages 3 – 5 to the highest standard

An excellent communicator who is able to meet deadlines

A reflective practitioner who is willing to take an active role in the wider life of the school

A strong team player

Passionate about the success of students, the department and the school

Tring School is popular and over-subscribed, serving the town of Tring and the surrounding villages. It is a mixed Church of England all-ability school, 1500 on roll, over 300 Post-16. Academic attainment is well above average and improving year on year. The school strives to support and encourage individual growth within a caring community. We have a talented team of staff who are ambitious to become outstanding in all areas of our work. Ofsted Inspection November 2017 stated: ‘Pupils are highly motivated to learn.' ‘Teaching is good overall with outstanding features.’ Staff wellbeing is incredibly important to Tring School and we have a wellbeing team who organise events and surprises to support staff as well as links to external support via our Employee Assistance Program. All new staff members are allocated a coach to support them through their first year at Tring School. All staff receive high quality CPD opportunities provided to the whole school and within the department.