Design Technology Teacher

Teacher of Design Technology

November 2024 start date: Maternity leave cover

I am working in partnership with a client school in Chorley, who are seeking a Design Technology teacher to join their Technology department, 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday). This is an excellent opportunity for a current PGCE student who is looking to secure their first teaching role, as the school are open to interviewing Early Career Teachers for the role.

The school:

- Ofsted GOOD

- Located in Chorley, PR7

- Average sized school

- Easily accessible from M61 and M6 motorway links

We live and breathe a culture of high expectations in everything we do.  We expect our pupils to not only achieve academic excellence, but leave our school as well-grounded young adults, who will make a positive contribution to society.  We expect exemplary behaviour at all times, and we expect everyone who comes into contact with our pupils to be met with courtesy, warmth and compassion. 

We are seeking a Teacher of Design Technology, at a fantastic school to in Chorley to join a team of committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve.

Responsibilities:

• To monitor and review student progress against targets, ensuring appropriate follow-up action.
• Deliver engaging and challenging practical and theory based lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• To ensure positive behaviour for learning for all students in line with the school’s behaviour management policy.
• Thorough subject knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments.
• To be an excellent classroom practitioner consistently delivering good/outstanding lessons.
• Demonstrate a commitment to appropriate professional standards, including core policies relating to equality and diversity and child protection.
• Demonstrate a collaborative, team working approach focused on improvement and supporting the vision, values and objectives of the organisation.
• The ability to enthuse, inspire and motivate students.

If you are seeking a new or first role in November for the whole academic year, then apply today and Olivia will be in touch to explain next steps on how to register with Teaching Personnel.

Must be a resident of the UK with a right to work.

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