Teacher of Design Technology

Essential: Qualified Teacher Status/Relevant Degree Secondary Trained Excellent subject knowledge Use of assessment to promote student learning Awareness of current developments in the teaching of all levels, including KS3, KS4, KS5 Appreciation of current developments post 16 Effective Classroom practitioner Excellent communicator with effective interpersonal skills and organisation skills Ability to enthuse students of all abilities The capacity to function creatively and generously in a mutually supportive team Quality provision for all students Excellent and inspirational leader Approachable, warm and open Effective team player Genuine passion and a belief in the subject Vision, energy and enthusiasm Pursuit of high standards - both academic and behavioural Integrity with the ability to exercise sound judgement Able to analyse situations to achieve win-win outcomes Willing to contribute to all aspects of school life Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people in line with the School/Trust Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and the Staff Code of Conduct/ Behaviour Policy Desirable: Evidence of commitment to further professional development Experience of teaching at a variety of key stages Experience of intervention to identify underachievement and raise attainment Comprehensive school experience An awareness of the forthcoming changes to the curriculum across all key stages Principles of comprehensive education Confident use of IT Able to implement curriculum change Assertive but approachable