Team Leader of Design Technology

We are looking to appoint a proactive and dynamic Team Leader of Design Technology. The post will involve leading and teaching both Design Technology and Food Preparation & Nutrition across KS3 and KS4. The successful candidate will have a strong passion and firm commitment to securing exceptional outcomes in Design Technology. We are looking for a colleague with the highest standards and ambitions, who is passionate about nurturing talent and supporting students in developing their skills. Applicants will have a passion for their subjects and a firm commitment to securing exceptional outcomes for our students. We are looking for a candidate who is motivated and ambitious, and who has experience working with a wide range of academic ability, able to differentiate work and stretch our most able students. Perins School offers a supportive and rewarding work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who is ready to make a positive impact on the lives of our students, we encourage you to apply. Perins School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools We currently do not use AI tools in our recruitment processes; however, we understand that you may choose to use AI tools to help you with your application. If you do, please remember: AI-generated answers can often be generic and impersonal, which may not accurately reflect your qualifications, skills, and experiences. AI-generated applications may lack the personal touch that human-written applications have, this may make you seem less engaged or interested. Ensure the information provided genuinely represents your own voice and experience. You must not provide false or misleading information. If you rely too heavily on AI you might not develop the necessary skills to communicate your experiences and qualifications effectively in interviews or other stages of the hiring process. This may make you come across to the interviewer as a different person to the one that wrote the application form, and you may not be successful in the interview.