Design Technology Teacher

Teacher of Design Technology

Required for September 2019. 

MPS + Outer London (TLR available for suitable candidate)

We are seeking to appoint an individual who loves to teach and loves to learn and who has a passion for all aspects of Design Technology.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a popular and progressive department within a consistently high achieving school.  Progress 8 in 2018  was once again above zero at 0.35.  SJC is one of the highest achieving Boys schools in the area and and is an excellent foundation for further career progression.  

The department is popular at KS4 and KS5 and the College also offers BTEC Engineering in the 6th form. This role would suit an NQT wanting to fast track their career or someone looking for their first responsibility post.   The successful applicant will be passionate about the subject, able to teach all areas of Technology, be well organised and willing to go the “extra mile” to ensure pupils achieve. 

We are looking for applicants who are highly motivated and ready to contribute to helping the College as we build on our 2016 Good OFSTED rating.

You must:

• Be a passionate advocate of the subject who      contributes effectively to departmental and whole school      improvement. 
• Be highly motivated and demonstrate the      highest professional standards
• Be willing to teach across the full age and      ability range at age including A-level. 
• Be able and willing to make a full      contribution to the life of the school. 
• Have high expectations of yourself and      others 
• Be a good communicator with excellent      interpersonal skills 
• Be flexible and a good team player 

St Joseph’s College is one of the oldest boys Catholic Schools in the Country with over 164 years of History.  A successful 11-18 Boys’ School (Girls in the 6th Form) situated on the Croydon/Lambeth border, we are ambitious and dynamic with our eyes firmly placed on the future. The College provides a highly supportive working environment and we are committed to professional development. 

As a Catholic school we place our faith in the person realising that each life is unique and precious and as a Lasallian school we welcome applications from all faiths and none.

We would welcome any potential applicants to visit or telephone the school for an informal discussion about this position. For full details on this vacancy please contact Mr S Cabrera, Director of Development at scabrera@sjc.ac or via the College number. 

Within your supporting statement please set out your experience and what you could add to the experiences of students at St Joseph’s College. 

Completed Applications to be sent electronically to the Headmaster's PA Mrs C Stevens at the following:  cstevens@sjc.ac

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications: 

Friday 8th February 2019 by 9am. 

Interviews  TBC

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. Applications may be considered whilst the post is being advertised. SJC reserves the right to close the adverts earlier that the stated deadline.