Teacher of Design Technology

Teacher of Design Technology

MPS/UPS

Required for September 2018

Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is a thriving community school with a healthy and open attitude to progress and change. Rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in September 2017, staff are aspirational for their pupils and want the best for them. Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding. They have positive attitudes to learning in class and their conduct around the school is exemplary.

The Role

Our successful Practical Arts Faculty is excited to recruit a well-qualified and engaging Teacher of Design Technology.  We currently deliver 3D materials, graphics, CAD / CAM and food preparation and nutrition across KS3, 4 and 5. Years 7, 8 and 9 follow a carousel system and complete three projects during the year. Our exam boards are currently AQA GCSE Product Design  AQA A level Product Design.

This post is flexible and can be offered full-time or part-time 0.6, the equivalent of 3 days per week (on a 2 week timetable).

You

Our ideal candidate will hold a DT Qualification, PGCE or equivalent. You will be a specialist in the technical principles previously considered as Resistant Materials, such as timber and metal based materials, polymers and electronic and mechanical systems. In addition to this there may be a requirement to teach other design specialisms as this supports the department with its timetabling, so candidates who can teach a variety of areas or subjects will be particularly appealing.

We welcome applicants who are enthusiastic, flexible and who engage young people, promoting a safe and high quality learning environment. If successful in the post, you will enjoy a well-structured induction programme, followed by a continuous cycle of professional development opportunities, to keep up to date in this subject field. 

Us

Our school is at an exciting stage of development, having just opened phase one of our new buildings housing a contemporary new Sixth Form facility, Student Café and number of well-equipped classrooms, with Phase 2 opening in September 2018 to include a bespoke Drama studio and theatre.  The community provides a purposeful learning environment for both students and staff, stressing the importance of creativity, independence, celebration and empathy. Staff and students enjoy positive working relationships making it a happy and inspiring place to work.

Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form are an excellent school and are very much at the heart of our local community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to references and an enhanced DBS check. The School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.

The Timeline

CVs submitted without an application form will not be considered. Applications are submitted by 9am 26th June for a September 2018 start.