Teacher of Design and Technology
George Heriot's School
Edinburgh, City of
- Expired
- Salary:
- Commensurate with skills and experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 February 2023
Job overview
Teacher of Design and Technology
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Design & Technology to join our successful department on a permanent basis from April 2023.
The Design & Technology Department currently comprises four full time teachers and a full-time technician. The department has excellent facilities; workshop space and access to IT are particular strengths. We have three design-based classrooms, two of which are equipped with PCs running Autodesk Inventor CAD modelling software and Adobe Creative Suite. We have three workshop spaces hosting a variety of equipment, including facilities to work with timber, metal and plastics. Additionally, the department has a number of 3D printers and a laser cutter.
Main Responsibilities
The successful applicant will teach as follows; a broad general course in Design & Technology is taught in S1 and S2. In S3 pupils have the opportunity to choose National 5 Design & Manufacture and/or National 5 Graphic Communication. Both of these courses are taught up to Advanced Higher level. The department also offers Young Stem Leader Award and a Jewellery interest course to S6 pupils.
The department is keen to explore the possibility of introducing Engineering Science in the future. An ability and willingness to contribute to the development and future delivery of Engineering Science would be highly desirable but not essential.
In addition to curricular responsibilities the successful candidate must be willing to commit to and develop extra-curricular activities within the Design & Technology department.
Please see full job description for more details.
The Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a concentration in Design & Technology
- All applicants must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the GTC Scotland.
- Previous experience in high school environment
- Oral and written communication skills
Additional Information
Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.
Please note that parking is not available on our campus
George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463
About George Heriot's School
The Sunday Times 'Scottish Independent School of the Decade'.
George Heriot's http://www.george-heriots.com is one of Scotland's leading Independent Schools for girls and boys at Nursery, Primary and Secondary levels. We provide a quality education at our historic site beside Edinburgh Castle.
For over 350 years George Heriot’s School http://www.george-heriots.com has served as one of Scotland’s most distinguished schools. Today, it flourishes as an independent co-educational day school. Children between 4 and 18, from in and around the city of Edinburgh, form a vibrant school community. Together with staff, parents, governors, alumni, and friends, Heriot’s pupils hold true to the vision of Founder George Heriot.
The school seeks to provide a caring, well-disciplined education. We encourage responsibility, a desire for excellence, and a love of learning. George Heriot’s School welcomes children from all backgrounds. Each child comes with different gifts, and contributes in different ways.
Heriot's aims to provide a supportive, mutually respectful and well-disciplined learning environment which is holistic in approach and encourages positive attitudes, a striving for excellence and a lasting appreciation for learning amongst our pupils. Through our academic curriculum and our vast range of extra-curricular activities, we want our pupils to make the most of their opportunities for self-development and discovery of their full potential. Our boys and girls leave ready for the next stage of their lives – confident but not conceited; socially aware; ready to study and work. They love their School.
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