Teacher of Design Technology

The Design Technology department is a busy, thriving, and supportive team. The subject is popular and numbers are increasing year on year at GCSE and A Level. The Design Technology Department comprises four full-time members of staff and a part-time technician. It is housed in four well-equipped workshops and a computer suite. The department is generously resourced with up-to-date facilities. All workshops are extremely well equipped for work in a range of resistant materials. Facilities for ICT are excellent and in addition to the suite of computers we also have several machines for computer-aided design and manufacture, including laser cutters, 3D printers and portable CNC router. 

The department specialise in Product Design with a material focus at GCSE on Timbers. We are developing robotics and aim to review curriculum at KS3 in the near future with an eye to develop our Engineering provision. We encourage students to learn fusion360 in KS3 and insist that all exam groups are confident in its use to aid their modelling and iterative design.

We are currently offering super-curricular sessions including, upcycling, robotics and silversmithing through the School’s Activities programme. The department have organised and led international trips to New York and Florence, with strong student appetite for a similar trip now travel is opening again. 

Design Technology is studied in Yr 7 and Yr 8 for half the year on a rotation with another subject. The students can then choose it as an option with Design Technology being the largest option choice this year with over 100 students selecting it for Yr 9.  

Uptake at GCSE is strong, and with our normal offering of Design Technology: Product Design (Edexcel), this year, we are running a new Design Technology: Three-Dimensional Design (AQA), which is more in line with the Art specification and does not have a theory component. Our intention for this is to broaden the scope for more pupils to engage with the subject specialising in the field with more weight on practical application of their design knowledge.  

We run A level Product Design (AQA) and usually have between 5-10 students in each Yr12 and Yr13 class. Students regularly progress to study Product Design, Architecture, Engineering, and Art Foundation at university or prestigious art/design institutions. We regularly help students build their portfolios, preparing them for application.  

The Forest School Ethos

Forest is a humane, open-minded school with both feet on the ground, in which the pupils’ all-round personal development is outstanding and academic attainment is high.  It is, above all, a happy school which understands the rich inter-relationship between the curricular, the co-curricular and the pastoral.  There is boldness in the School’s character, a readiness to be forward-thinking and adaptable, with pride in what we are and excitement for what lies ahead.

Our Values

GROWTH HARD WORK RESPONSIBILITY COMMUNITY LEARNING DIVERSITY WELLBEING

About Forest

Forest is a large, vibrant school, with more than 1,430 boys and girls in equal proportion, from 4 to 18. Our traditional House structure means that each pupil is treated as an individual, of whom we have the highest expectations, while our size enables us to offer breadth and depth of opportunity.

Location

Forest is a city school set within 50 acres of grounds surrounded by Epping Forest, within easy walking distance of Snaresbrook Central line tube station and Wood Street Overground station.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:  

• Generous CPD budget             
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system             
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme     
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day             
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13             
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre           
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme      
• Contribution towards  private medical insurance fees             
• Membership of a pension scheme

Don’t just take our word for it

What the Good Schools Guide say:

“Forest is a power-house with a heart. The pupils exude purpose – modern, dynamic youngsters with an eye on what’s happening next”

Applications close on Monday, 18 April 2022, 08:00  am

Interviews will be held on Monday, 25 April 2022

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.