Teacher of Design Technology

An honours degree

A teaching qualification

together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

EXPERIENCE

Experience of teaching,

learning and assessment to at least KS3/4, preferably KS5

A good understanding of

curriculum developments

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Able to use a range of

teaching and learning strategies

Commitment to high

standards in all aspects of the academy’s work

An understanding of how

Assessment for Learning can improve student performance and how to embed this

within your department

Confidence in the use of

standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student

learning

Able to use student

level data to raise standards

Enthusiasm for your

subject

Creative problem solving

together with willingness to take on and develop and try new approaches and

ideas

Ability to relate to

students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential

safeguarding issues

Able to communicate both

orally and in writing to students and their parents

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Pleasant

and friendly manner

Polite and punctual

Reliable

A commitment to working

as part of the whole Academy team and supporting the vision and aims of the

Academy