Teacher of Design Technology (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

Teacher of Design Technology (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)

Required for September 2021

To teach Design Technology at KS3 & KS4  

MPR/UPR

Stretford High School is “a safe and caring place.  Teachers know pupils well.  Staff have high expectations of what pupils can achieve.  Staff expect pupils to live by the school’s values ‘morning, noon and night’.  Pupils behave very well in lessons and they display good manners.”  Ofsted 2019

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of Design Technology to teach across the school to GCSE level.  We are looking for candidates with a passion for Design and Technology and the ability to deliver an innovative curriculum at key stages 3 and 4.  Design and Technology is within the Vocational department, which also consists of Engineering, Hospitality and Catering, Business and Computer Science.

To be successful, you will need to demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Evidence of good quality teaching and subject knowledge;

• a commitment to high standards and outcomes;

• an understanding of how to use assessment to inform planning for excellent teaching and learning;

• the ability to differentiate materials to meet the needs of the learners;

• evidence of good classroom management skills;

• the ability to work with the needs of the students and parents in our culturally diverse community;

• a willingness to contribute to enrichment activities;

• the ability to organise and prioritise your own workload whilst working alone, and as part of a team;

• a confident and competent approach to the use of ICT to engage students in their learning.

If you are versatile, with the ability to teach a variety of Design Technology subjects, this role is for you.

To Apply:

Applicants should send to school a fully completed application form to: hr@stretfordhigh.com 

Please note in the post reference section ‘DT Fixed Term’

Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Jessica Craney, HR Officer:  jcraney@stretfordhigh.com 

Deadline for applications is:   9.00am Thursday 13th May 2021 

Interviews will be held on: Week commencing 17th May 2021

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.