Teacher of Design & Technology

Teacher of Design & Technology
(All specialisms considered, incl. Art)
Westminster
ASAP Start
MPS/UPS

Are you a passionate educator who inspires through example and wants to make a real difference to young people’s lives? 
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative teaching practitioner to join our forward-thinking school. 
To succeed you’ll be an ambitious professional with the ability to teach Design & Technology across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. St. Our High School is a medium sized mixed comprehensive school situated on the doorstep of central London, in Kilburn. The School’s moral purpose is to ensure that every student is ‘the best that they can be’ and our ethos and values are upheld throughout the entire school community. Students are actively encouraged to develop the attitudes and vision of the school ethos through their learning and sense of belonging to the school. We are fully inclusive, and our dedicated staff are focused on quality and achievement whilst ensuring the happiness and well-being of our community. 
In March 2023 the school was graded as a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ for Personal Development by OFSTED.
TEACHING AND LEARNING 
•    Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed 
•    Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest 
•    Setting appropriate and demanding expectations 
•    Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment 
•    Be aware of and make provision for students who are SEN/DSP, very able, LAC or who have other particular individual needs 
•    Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge 
•    Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study 
•    Good class room management - maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework 
•    Using a variety of teaching methods to: o Match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary o Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, ICT and other sources 
•    Ensure students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught 
•    Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness 
•    Ensure the effective and efficient placement of classroom support.

Qualifications:
•    Degree in relevant subject 
•    QTS
Experience:
•    Experience of delivering outstanding outcomes through own teaching and working with others 
•    Successful experience of teaching, including teaching students from diverse backgrounds and across a broad range of abilities 
•    Experience of teaching widely across the age and ability range at Key Stages 3, 4 & 5 
•    Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning 
•    Evidence of the successful impact of working with students with special educational needs 
•    Record of participation in activities beyond own classroom designed to have an impact on students’ progress either at subject or year level, such as organising extra-curricular activities or working for an exam board.
Skills and Knowledge:
•    An ability to create resources for teaching and engaging students in their learning 
•    Ability to coach colleagues on their daily practice in planning, teaching and assessment 
•    A confident grasp of strategies to differentiate and personalise learning 
•    Ability to project a positive image of the department across the school community to students, colleagues and parents/carers 
•    Excellent inter-personal skills 
•    Ability to contribute effectively to the Teaching and Learning team 
•    An ability to communicate a vision and inspire others 
•    An ability to build effective working relationships 
•    Ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with parents/carers, staff and students 
•    Excellent professional knowledge and understanding, including of recent developments in the curriculum, and of a range of pedagogical approaches to raise attainment 
•    A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum 
•    Understand the importance of emotional intelligence in managing oneself and others and an ability to maintain professional integrity even when under pressure 
•    Understanding of the needs of students in a diverse school population. 
•    Effective communication, good time management, ability to prioritise and problem solve 
•    Knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation procedures.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: 
•    Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to progress your career 
•    Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 
•    27 days annual leave plus bank holidays(for non-term time only staff),rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service • Lifestyle friendly working arrangements and policies 
•    Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice 
•    Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme 
•    Interest-free season ticket loans 
•    Contribution of £20 towards eye tests and £65 towards frames/lenses 
•    Weekly opportunity to meet with the Headteacher during her ‘clinic’ 
•    Staff Well-Being Programme 
•    Free social events for staff 
•    Fallow Weeks and regular staff consultation

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. 
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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