Teaching Vacancies
Lead Teacher of Art and Design Technology – Key Stage 3
Key Responsibilities
- Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
- Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school
- Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
- Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor
- Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students’ work
- Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff
- Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards
- Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
- Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary
- Have good written and spoken communication skills
- Be able to lead and manage own work effectively
- Have excellent time management skills
- Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies
Skills and Expertise
- KS3 subject leadership
- Teaching experience
- Effective teaching and learning
- High expectations and equality of access for all students
- National Curriculum knowledge (KS3 & KS4)
- Lesson planning
- Resource development
- Student assessment
- Teamwork and relationship building
- ICT skills (including interactive whiteboards)
- Motivating students
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Competitive rewards and benefits package
- Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS
- Performance and Loyalty Bonus
- Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Wellbeing Cash Plan
- Professional development and career planning
- Support, coaching, mentoring
- Wide range of top-quality training programmes
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required