Secondary - Design Technology Teacher

Subject Leader for Design and Technology

HOURS: Full Time, Permanent
Required: ASAP
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 MPS/UPR (according to experience)
TLR: £5,647

This fantastic Reading based school are seeking to appoint a Subject Leader who is creative and passionate about teaching Design and Technology across all key stages and can lead and manage the Department to new heights.

You will demonstrate clear leadership qualities and be able to convey your own excitement for learning.

As a teacher at this school, you must be an excellent practitioner dedicated to seeing every pupil achieve their maximum potential. If you are looking for an environment that will help you to grow, inspire, and develop, this may be the role for you.

What they are looking for:

• A professional who is forward-thinking and capable of inspiring students through their passion for Design.
• A successful teacher who believes in bringing out the best in every student and who believes in the potential of all.
• A team player who is committed to continuing the journey of raising levels of achievement for all students and can build on successes to move the department forward.
• An individual who has the resolve to make a real difference in the lives of pupils.

Why choose this opportunity?

• Join a highly successful institution with an exceptional track record for training teachers.
• They offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs.
• Small A-level classes ensuring high quality of teaching and progress at Key Stage 5.
• A unique ethos due to their Catholic identity with students at the heart of all that they do.

The department is led by the subject leader and staffed by an additional teacher, a Food Technician, and a Design Technician.

Currently, Design Product and Food are both taught at GCSE and Design Product at KS5. There may be the opportunity to introduce Food at KS5.

The department benefits from a suite of specialist classrooms fully equipped to deliver the curriculum and a range of extra-curricular opportunities are offered.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to develop in a dynamic environment where strong professional relationships exist.

They are part of the PiXL group of institutions, whose aim is to promote student achievement through academic success.

They are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them opportunities to grow and develop.

It’s an exciting time to join their friendly, supportive, and dedicated staff.