Design Technology Teacher

Recognised by current staff as forward thinking, highly supportive and compassionate organisation, we have a fantastic opportunity at our Reading Campus for a full-time, permanent Design Technology Teacher who can also teach a core second subject.

With small class sizes, excellent facilities, outstanding behaviour and a values-based ethos to support staff and student wellbeing, you will be adept at coaching our students to see and lead through challenges in their learning, so they make the best possible progress in each and every lesson and support with the National Timetable with Zoom Teaching across our UK campuses. Our superb training and induction programs will support you to be confident with our pedagogy and virtual platforms, enabling you to become a world class, global teacher within a unique, independent setting.

Our students are provided with innovative teaching, empowered by new technology, including Zoom and the Learning Management System 'Canvas'. Aligned with local curriculum, our students are supported by teachers to take ownership of their learning as prat of our Self-Directed Learning pedagogy. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about modern education and pay meticulous attention to detail.

Key responsibilities:

• To plan, implement and monitor schemes of work, lesson plans and student Self-Directed Learning assignments for DT
• To ensure the Self-Directed Learning Philosophy of the school is presented in the opportunities for students
• To develop and fully utilise assignments and tasks on the school virtual learning environment (Canvas) including homework, quizzes and discussion forums
• Use a wide range of resources and extracurricular activities to provide students with a broad range of activities and experiences in keeping with the schools' guidelines
• To set targets based on prior attainment and undertake effective, informative marking and feedback which will extend and develop all students
• To use teaching strategies that keeps pupils engaged through effective questioning, lively presentation and good use of resources
• To create a safe and stimulating learning environment that supports learning and in which pupils feel secure and confident
• To set high expectations for pupil behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline based on mutual respect and personal responsibility
• To create a safe and stimulating learning environment that supports learning and in which pupils feel secure and confident
• To set high expectations for pupil behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline based on mutual respect and personal responsibility

You will:

• Have Qualified Teacher status and a degree or a similar Design related qualification
• Possess recent experience of teaching DT to students in KS3-KS4
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum for GCSE DT including exam specifications
• Possess a good understanding of SEND procedures
• Have a diverse set of skills which will enable you to be flexible working in the classroom for both theory and practical
• To set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels
• Ensure high standards are maintained, progressed and promoted in all areas of work
• Uphold and promulgate the OneSchool Global UK ethos within all areas of responsibility

We offer:

• Supportive staff and an involved community who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
• Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
• Excellent premises and well-equipped classroom providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment for students
• A competitive salary (OSG Enhanced pay scales), staff laptop, Teachers' Pension scheme and staff referral scheme
• Professional support from OneSchool Global UK to continually progress and develop your career

If you would like to arrange a visit to the campus or an informal conversation regarding the role please email Terry Arnett HR Operation Partner terry.arnett@uk.oneschoolglobal.com

For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: OneSchool Global UK Employment Opportunities - OneSchool Global or follow us on LinkedIn.

Closing Date for application forms: 8th March 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing 11th March 2024

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.