What skills and experience we're looking forKey Responsibilities:• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in Design and Technology.....
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in Design and Technology, with a particular focus on Hospitality and Catering.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students are encouraged to develop their skills and creativity.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students can access the curriculum and make excellent progress.
• Contribute to the development of the Design and Technology curriculum, incorporating contemporary practices and industry standards.
• Participate in the organisation and delivery of extracurricular activities, including clubs, competitions, and events related to Design and Technology.
• Maintain high standards of student behaviour and work collaboratively with colleagues to uphold the values of the academies.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback and support to help them achieve their full potential.
Person Specification:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge in Design and Technology, with a focus on Hospitality and Catering.
• Experience teaching at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the ability to deliver high quality lessons that engage and inspire students.
• A passion for food technology, hospitality, or catering, with the ability to integrate this specialism into the broader curriculum.
• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to create a positive and productive learning environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, working effectively with colleagues, parents, and students.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and the ability to stay current with educational best practices.
Desirable:
• Experience in teaching Hospitality and Catering at Key Stage 4, including knowledge of relevant qualifications such as the WJEC Level 1/2 in Hospitality and Catering.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements within a practical teaching environment, particularly in food preparation and handling.
What the school offers its staff
What we Offer:
• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year
• Cash towards medical treatment
• Generous staff discount scheme
• Support for your wellbeing
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Expert subject advice
• A supportive and collaborative working environment within high-performing academies.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• State-of-the-art facilities, including modern Design and Technology workshops and fully equipped kitchens for Hospitality and Catering lessons.
• Access to a network of professional learning and leadership opportunities within our trust.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
