Teacher of Design Technology

Commencing September 2023

We are looking to appoint a creative, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher of Design Technology with a forward thinking approach. The Art and Design Technology department is a small, well-resourced department. The department is expanding and the successful candidate will join the Head of Design Technology and the Head of Food and Nutrition in delivering an inspiring and engaging curriculum from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5. The subject is taught in a specialist room/workshop and class sizes are no more than 13 at Key Stage 3 and often smaller at GCSE. At GCSE the AQA specification is followed and at A Level we follow the OCR Art and Design – Graphic Communication and OCR Art and Design - Three-Dimensional Design (Product Design).

In Key Stage 3 we help students manage time and resources, becoming familiar with equipment and tools. We encourage safe working practices and the development of independence of thought. We aid students to investigate a wide range of materials, processes and techniques, leading to the development of technological awareness and the ability to make reasoned decisions and valued judgements.

We also aim to broaden the students’ knowledge of Design Technology to allow them to develop practical and theoretical skills in order to solve problems both in two and three dimensions. We look to enable students to then apply this knowledge and understanding in a wider context in society today. What they learn at Key Stage 3 feeds directly into the new GCSE framework.

The successful candidate will have the ability to teach some Food and Nutrition at Key Stage 3 with the possible option, based on experience, to teach some GCSE (OCR Board). We have a large and well-equipped food room with a wide range of equipment and small classes of around 12 students. It is a very popular option at GCSE, with excellent results. A current Food Hygiene Certificate (level 2) would be an advantage but training can be arranged. Support and mentoring would be available for a creative Design and Technology Teacher who would like to develop their skills in this area.

You will be:

• an inspirational teacher, who believes in high aspirations for all students

•           passionate about innovative learning and teaching

•            a dynamic, forward-thinking individual

•            committed to student success

•            highly organised

•            enthusiastic

In return we can offer you:

•        a positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors

•        a collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity

•        a Senior Leadership Team who is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students

•        an excellent CPD Programme

•        membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Derby High School is an independent day school and we currently educate 640 students between the ages of 3 to 18, in our purpose-built buildings in the leafy suburb of Littleover in Derby. Our Primary School (a member of IAPS) teaches both boys and girls, whilst our Senior School became co-educational in September 2019 with boys joining Years 7 and 12. In September 2022 we became fully coeducational throughout the school. Derby High School has been awarded the highest possible ‘Excellent’ rating following a full inspection from the Independent Schools Inspectorate in January 2023. The inspection focused on the pupils’ academic and other achievements, as well as their personal development, with the school being found to be excellent in every category.

Our academic record is particularly strong, with 78% of our 2022 A level entries being graded A*-B, and 78% of GCSE grades being awarded 7-9; this places Derby High significantly ahead of all local schools in both A level and GCSEs.

The school has rigorous child protection procedures in place and the person appointed will be asked to supply information confirming identity and qualifications and will be subject to an enhanced DBS/Section 128 checks.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 12th April 2023.

Interviews: Week commencing 17th April