Design and Technology/Product Design Teacher
Chiswick School
Hounslow
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 11 June 2017
Job overview
Chiswick School is seeking to appoint a forward thinking and inspirational Design and Technology teacher for September 2017. Chiswick is an over-subscribed 11 - 19 mixed comprehensive school of 1274 students situated in a pleasant and accessible suburb of West London.
The successful candidate will become part of a committed Design and Technology team, which is delighted to be moving into a new state of the art, purpose built Technology Building in the autumn term. The building includes two Workshops, a Textiles room, a Food room and a dedicated DT computer suite. We are fortunate to be a well resourced department with a laser cutter, 3D printer and dye sublimation equipment.
As we continue to implement an exciting new curriculum across all key stages, we would like the successful candidate to meet the following criteria:
- Have a passion and enthusiasm for Design and Technology
- Have a commitment to developing the highest standards of Teaching and Learning
- Have the ability to teach KS4 Design and Technology (AQA) and offer KS5 Product Design (AQA)
- Have the ability to teach Food and Textiles at KS3
- Have good behaviour management skills
- Be a team player
- Have an ability to value young people as they go through adolescence and aspire for the very best for each individual student.
In return we offer:
- A strong commitment to your professional development
- An opportunity to be part of a well resourced department and dynamic team
- An opportunity for an experienced practitioner or NQT to work in a flourishing department
This is an excellent time to join Chiswick School and make a major contribution to the schools growing development.
Full details and an application form are available at: www.chiswickschool.org. Applicants are warmly welcome to visit the school. Please contact Hayley Clarke, Head of DT: hcl@chiswickschool.org for further information or to arrange a visit.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Chiswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A DBS enhanced disclosure that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of employment. All applicants must complete an application form.
Closing date: Monday 12th June 2017
Interviews to be held on week beginning 19th June 2017
Attached documents
About Chiswick School
Chiswick School is a mixed 11-18 school that is truly comprehensive in its nature.
Our vision is that we do whatever it takes to ensure every student achieves their full potential. Over the last year we have made rapid progress in our classrooms and we are delighted that Ofsted has recognised how far we have come. Over the next four years we are aiming to become one of the finest schools in London providing students with exceptional opportunities in and out of the classroom.
Chiswick School is full of adults who care deeply about children and we pride ourselves on the positive relationships we build with students. We are a family which includes parents and carers, teachers, other school staff and the community; with the child placed firmly at the centre of all that we do and the decisions that we take.
Our teaching and support colleagues are our most valuable resource and we work hard to provide a balanced and enjoyable working environment. A new Wellbeing Strategy is being implemented to enhance what we are already doing to support our staff.
"Staff praise leaders for the improvements that have been made. They said that leaders take their workload and well-being seriously. Staff morale is high. They are committed to playing their part in the continued improvement of the school." - Ofsted, January 2020
Laura Ellener
Headteacher
View Chiswick School’s latest Ofsted report from January 2020
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