Teacher of Design & Technology

Job Description: Teacher of Design & Technology All teaching staff are expected to fulfil the following duties:

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons

aligned with the school’s curriculum and

schedule. Set goals that challenge and

stretch students of all backgrounds,

abilities, and dispositions within a safe

and stimulating environment, while

effectively deploying support staff. Support students in making the best

possible progress by using a variety

of teaching, learning, and support

strategies.

Take responsibility for their

outcomes and plan lessons that build on

their prior knowledge and understanding. Adapt teaching to respond to the

strengths and needs of all students, using

differentiation to address their learning

needs and overcome barriers. This

includes students with SEND, those who

are MAGT, Priority Learners or have

English as an Additional Language. Assess and record students’ achievements, prepare reports,

and participate in parental/carer

consultations. Use assessments to help

students reflect on their achievements,

address misunderstandings, and inform

future planning. Provide regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage students to respond to the

feedback. Set homework and other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend

students’ knowledge and understanding.

Check completion and provide feedback

as

required. Set work online, deliver online lessons, or

use remote teaching for students who are

not in the classroom. This should be done

within the framework of directed time and

during any school-enforce

d closure

periods, providing feedback to students

as needed.

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Behaviour Management:

Implement school policies to ensure a

safe and positive learning environment.

Establish clear and fair rules and routines in classrooms, emphasising rewards and praise alongside necessary sanctions. Curriculum Design: Contribute to the

creation and delivery of an engaging

curriculum within your subject area, in

collaboration with the subject team,

proportionate to your responsibilities. Professional Development: Participate in

the

Trust’s Performance Management

scheme. Actively seek opportunities for

personal development through in-service

training to stay updated on national and

school initiatives. Pastoral Support: Support the school’s

pastoral system by promoting equal

opportunities, British values, and

tolerance. Serve as a tutor and/or mentor

to enhance students’ well-being. Policy Implementation: Observe and

implement current school policies and

best practices. Follow guidance and

requirements from your team and the

staff handbook, particularly avoiding

unsanctioned social media interactions

with students. General Duties

: Perform duties and

attend meetings as reasonably required. Statutory Compliance: Act within the

statutory frameworks that outline your professional duties and responsibilities. Additional Dutie