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Teacher of Design and Technology

Teacher of Design and Technology

Kew House School

Chiswick/London

Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
Required from January 2020

Job overview

The Directors of the Gardener Schools Group have established Kew House School in the conviction that there exists an opportunity for a different kind of independent secondary school in London - academically demanding but with a modern approach to selection criteria, the flexibility of the curriculum and recognition of creativity and talent.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic graduate Teacher to cover maternity leave. You will be an outstanding teacher of Design and Technology with experience of teaching DT to KS3 and the ability to teach across a range of disciplines at GCSE. Ability to plan and deliver DT courses at KS5 is desirable.

Requirements for the position: 

• A good degree in an appropriate subject and a recognised teaching qualification.

• Qualified Teacher Status and an appropriate degree- we are able to support an NQT in an induction year.

• Demonstrate the capabilities required to help build a new subject in our curriculum.

• Ability to teach GCSE and be willing to teach A level D&T: Product Design.

• Commitment to, and experience of, using a range of teaching styles and methods including ICT. Classrooms are equipped with IWB / digital projectors. A VLE is updated regularly as a priority to support student learning.

• Offer extra support through subject clinics and revision classes.

• Willingness to participate in the wider co-curricular life of the school.

The successful candidate will have:

• The ability to motivate pupils and achieve excellent examination results.

• A passion for Designing and Making and the ability to share this with young people.

• Excellent classroom management skills.

• A sense of humour.

• Excellent organisational skills and the flexibility to take on new technical challenges.

• The capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team of staff.

• Knowledge of H&S requirements in the subject area and hold all appropriate certification in processes and equipment (training will be available if required).

• The ability to develop CAD/CAM in 2D and 3D formats. The ability to cover KS3 electronics is welcome but not essential.

Appointments

The school is committed to staff development and the position will provide a good springboard for further promotion within the school and beyond. All staff will be encouraged to attend INSET courses and will be provided with ample professional development opportunities.

To apply, please submit a completed application form together with a supporting letter of application and details of two referees. One referee should be able to comment on your teaching skills, and one from your current or most recent employer. References will be taken prior to interview. You must provide original documents as proof of identity at interview.

Completed applications should be emailed to officemanager@kewhouseschool.com or posted to Mr Mark Hudson, He admaster, Kew House School, 6 Capital Interchange Way, London, TW8 0EX.

Closing date: midday 6th January 2020.  

Suitable applicants will be contacted by telephone/email and asked to attend an interview by arrangement.

The school welcomes applications from teachers in the state sector, a significant number of staff have joined us from this sector. 

All appointments are made in accordance with our equal opportunities policy and applicants should let us know of any special needs they may have. Kew House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and questions will be asked at interview to assess suitability of candidate to work with our children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory criminal record (DBS) check. 

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About Kew House School

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  • Kew House School
  • 6 Capital Interchange Way, Brentford
  • Middlesex
  • TW8 0EX
  • United Kingdom
+44 20 8742 2038

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Kew House School is a co-educational independent senior school for students aged 11-18 years in West London, near to Kew and Chiswick. The school opened its doors for the first time in September 2013 with 63 students and now has over 550 on roll. It is the sister school to Maida Vale School, Ravenscourt Park and Kew Green Preparatory Schools and is owned by The Gardener Schools Group Ltd, a family company founded by Maria and Edward Gardener.  

Kew House School takes a modern and pioneering approach to every aspect of school life. The key characteristics upon which the school was founded are: 

Ethos and aims

Individualised attention both pastorally and educationally for all students. KHS benefits from having a smaller student roll than many independent senior schools and provides the flexibility needed to enable students to fulfill their potential. 

Selection criteria

We seek inquisitive, intelligent students displaying a recognisable talent. Although we use entrance testing, greater emphasis is placed on interview, and feeder school reports. We select each year group as a whole cohort seeking a balanced mix of aptitudes and personal attributes. 

Ethos

We recognise and enhance the individual abilities of each child, welcome students with varying academic profiles and place emphasis on confidence, self-esteem and creativity.  We believe this approach will produce excellent academic results. We operate a true “open door” policy welcoming parents and members of the wider community. The school has developed the feeling of a family and social hub giving emotional support and security to all students and employees, achievable due to its size. 

The curriculum

We pursue excellence in all areas whether examinable or not. Our aim is to provide a rich and broad education to all students whatever their specialism. While we aim to achieve the highest academic results for each pupil we do not serve as an examination “factory”.  Our “Individuals in Society” (IS) course focuses on personal development, emotionally, practically, and intellectually, throughout each student’s life at the school via regular, time-tabled sessions and extensions of the school day. 

Community involvement

The school is outward looking taking full advantage of the wide variety of cultural, scientific and business organisations in London as a resource for academic and non-academic learning as well as fostering opportunities for service to the local community. Visitors regularly hold seminars and workshops at the school. 

Modern and Pioneering Approach 

The school takes a fresh approach to all areas of school life and will not be bound by current conventions and practice. Whilst retaining the core traditional values in place at our preparatory schools, we have made bold decisions about curriculum, timetabling, the length and shape of the school day and term, aligning the school with the lives of students and parents.  The school operates as an educational and social centre for students in the evenings, at weekends and during school holidays when core, extension or one-off learning courses will operate and social events take place. 

Creativity and excellence

The school exists to foster individual and group creativity in all areas and to allow talent to bloom. We encourage individuality of thought and self-motivation in all areas of study and exploration.

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