DT Teacher

Design and Technology Teacher

Applications from ECTs welcome

Start date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time

Length: Until July 2024 (Permanent offer for the right candidate)

Teaching Personnel is the UK's largest Education Recruitment Company, with over 80 branches across England and Wales and over 20 years of experience supporting schools across every sector with staffing, tutoring, and supply.

We are closely collaborating with a Secondary School situated in a village in Bedfordshire, who are seeking a Food Technology Teacher available for 2 terms from February 2024 - July 2024 for a long-term contract. The role involves teaching Art to KS4 and Photography to KS5 on a full-time basis, with a permanent offer for the right Teacher.

About the school:

This Academy, established in 1975 now hosting up to 1900 pupils, is a reputable school in Bedfordshire known for its excellent academic outcomes, arts excellence, and sporting successes. The Sixth Form is one of the top-performing schools in the UK and consistently provides outstanding teaching to students from Year 9 to 13. The school is well-equipped to ensure each student's individual academic potential and personal development/wellbeing is achieved.

Contract

On this full-time contract, you will be treated as a permanent member of staff with access to all CPD opportunities and PPA time included on your timetable. The role requires a Design and Technology Teacher who will take on a mixed timetable with Woodwork, Textiles and Food Technology. The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Design and Technology Teacher or an Instructor with experience teaching at least 1 of the preferred lessons above. This contract would be for at least 2 school terms.

Pay

You will be paid according to the National Teacher Pay Scale salary between M1-UPS1 on a daily rate equivalent.

If this role interests you, we'd love to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A QTS or PGCE Food Technology or Design Technology Qualification
• An Instructor with at least 1 year of experience teaching up to KS4 as a Technology Teacher
• Extensive knowledge of the GCSE Design and Technology curriculum
• A passion for teaching DT, Woodwork, Textiles or Food Technology and promoting learning in this subject for excellent results
• Good or outstanding classroom practise with high expectations for achievement and behaviour
• The ability to plan and deliver creative and stimulating Design and Technology lessons

Application

To be considered for this position, you must already be registered or willing to register with Teaching Personnel and go through all necessary vetting procedures. If you possess similar previous experience and would like to be considered for this role, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV for immediate consideration.

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