Go to job search

Teacher of Design Technology

Teaching vacancies

Teacher of Design Technology

Salary Not Specified

Teaching vacancies, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 18 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4c09c59731a04bb5b9d3cc3a94331c1c

Full Job Description

  • carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with academy policies, under the direction of the Principal

  • promote the achievement of high standards through effecting teaching and learning of Design Technology, including preparation, evaluation, and action planning

  • model the vision and values of the academy

  • be part of the team driving the development of the academy to become and remain an 'outstanding' academy

  • receive and act on feedback to build on the strengths and improve personal performance within the academy systems

  • contribute, where appropriate, to implementing policies and practice and to promote collective responsibility for their implementation

  • take into account and constantly reviewing academy contextual factors and prior attainment when planning and teaching lessons

  • work in a cross-curricular way to support Design Technology across the academy in the use of active learning approaches to enrich curriculum and skills delivery

  • recognise, promote, and celebrate diversity

    A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Design Technology (A/C)

  • A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)

  • A strong and secure subject knowledge in Design Technology up to GCSE (A/I)

  • Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)

  • Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)

  • Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)

  • A good understanding of curriculum developments in Design Technology (A/I)

  • Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)

  • An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)

  • Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)

  • Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)

  • Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)

  • Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)

  • Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)

  • Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)

  • Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R)

  • Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)

  • Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)


    • Desirable:
  • Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)


    • Key: C - Certificate; A - Application Form; I - Interview; R - Reference

    We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:

  • Contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

  • Minimum entitlement of 34 days holiday (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays

  • Access to the Delta benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc

  • Access to Cycle to Work scheme, car leasing and technology scheme

  • Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice

  • Training and development opportunities


    • Commitment to safeguarding