Teacher of Design Technology

Job Description

Further to the duties and responsibilities listed within the Main Pay Scale Job Description for all teachers at the School, the post holder is responsible to the Head of Department/Leadership Group Line Manager/Headteacher and any other designated Line Manager(s) for the following:

• Assist in ensuring a high quality of teaching and learning which meets the needs of all students
• Teaching throughout the age and ability range as directed
• Promote student’s interest in and commitment to the subject
• Implementing whole school policies (including equal opportunities, health and safety and security)
• Assist, as a team, identifying underachievement and praising good work and effort
• Implementing the policies of the Department (including assessment); help, as a team, to continuously develop the Department
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date attendance, punctuality and assessment records for all teaching group
• Contributing to the general development of the Department; keeping abreast of relevant curriculum developments and assisting in their successful implementation where appropriate to the School/Department’s Development Plan
• Supporting links with Feeder Primary Schools and with colleges of Further and Higher education
• Participate in lesson observation and scrutiny of work
• Supporting subject related pupil activities (such as educational visits)
• General assistance with the administration of the Department
• Maintain high standards of classroom management order and discipline

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong subject knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of the ways in which effective teaching can promote pupil progress
• Knowledge and understanding of the key features of inclusive teaching and learning
• Knowledge and understanding of the use of data to support teaching and learning

Skills and Abilities

• Able to plan for and meet the Kingsbury expectations for effective teaching
• Ability to inspire and motivate students
• Able to provide students with effective written feedback
• Ability to communicate effectively with an appropriate sense of audience
• Evidence of understanding the principles of equality and putting equal opportunity into practice
• Ability to influence and support the development of good practice, appropriate to career stage
• Ability to form effective relationships with colleagues, students and parents
• Ability to be an effective member of a team
• Ability to show initiative and develop new ideas
• Well organised with good time management and ability to work under pressure
• Competence with ICT and ability to use ICT skills in working practice

Safeguarding

• A commitment to, and understanding of, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students