Teacher of Resistant Materials

Our collaborative and forward-thinking Design and Arts department (DNA) is seeking a Design Technology teacher able to teach Resistant Materials up to GCSE. The successful candidate will plan and deliver good and outstanding lessons, inspire students and contribute to the continuing development of the innovative DNA curriculum and the department. The ability to offer any of a Food, Textiles or an Art and Design subject would be an advantage but is not necessary.

The College offers Design Technology as part of a wider design and arts curriculum at Key Stage 3, and Resistant Materials at GCSE and A-Level.  We are looking for an innovative teacher who can enthuse, engage and motivate young people at all levels, and contribute fully to our team.    

· To work within and contribute to established College and department frameworks for

o lesson planning, delivery and evaluation

o student behaviour and care

o student assessment

· To actively contribute to the teaching of Design Technology and Arts-based subjects across all age and ability ranges

· To remain informed of current developments in the subject area, to participate in INSET and to initiate change where appropriate

· To consistently plan and deliver good and outstanding lessons, ensuring that a variety of teaching resources are utilised

· To ensure that students’ work is marked regularly and conscientiously, in accordance with the College marking policy

· To set and mark internal assessments as required

· To demonstrate a good knowledge of a wide range of teaching methods and to implement these in the classroom

· To be fully committed to and actively contribute to the departmental and College enrichment activities programme

· To possess excellent ICT skills and use these as a tool in the teaching of the subject

· To provide accurate information for parents as directed by the College and to attend parents’ evenings and other presentation meetings as directed