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Part time head of dt

Beaconsfield
TES FE News
Posted: 4 October
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging full-time teacher to teach DT across Key Stage 2 and Years 7&8. The role will be offered on a part-time basis where flexibility is offered to candidates who wish to maintain a work/life balance.

The Head of DT will aim to establish the highest standards of learning, progress and attainment in Design & Technology for all pupils.


Job Description

Objectives: To foster enjoyment and enthusiasm for DT, to raise continuously standards of pupil achievement in DT at all levels.

Principal Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks:

* To be responsible for the Department Health and Safety Policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
* To take full responsibility for the development and strategic direction of DT as a subject throughout the school.
* To lead curriculum development within the Department.
* To be aware of current developments within the subject and teaching and learning generally, ensuring that the subject is at the leading edge of performance and practice.
* To implement strategies for raising and maximising achievement and progress within the Department.
* To ensure that the subject is delivered in an effective manner, using new and emerging technologies as appropriate.
* To ensure that teaching within the department meets the needs of all learners and specifically SEND pupils.
* Manage effective deployment and use of resources.

Key Tasks:

* Teaching DT to boys in Years 3 to 8.
* Ensuring that the DT curriculum is delivered effectively throughout the School in a stimulating and engaging way.
* Maintaining coherent links throughout the School in the teaching of DT.
* Writing a Departmental Development Plan (annual) and responding to DT-related items on the School’s Development Plan.
* Promoting the subject by encouraging and leading special events and displays of work.
* Maintaining and revising the DT schemes of work.
* Provide a programme of study for more able pupils.
* Keeping records and minutes of departmental meetings.
* Monitoring and developing pupils’ individual development.
* Developing and encouraging the use of computer software and machinery in the teaching of DT.
* To lead the teaching of DT by example.
* To lead professional development in DT.
* To manage the DT Department budget.
* Arranging suitable visits and visitors to enrich the curriculum.


Additional Duties

To be a Form Teacher, if requested, to carry out duties as requested, to run at least one extra-curricular activity, to attend the annual residential trips if required, to attend Parent Meetings for the classes taught, to attend Staff Meetings and InSeTs.


Qualifications And Knowledge

A thorough knowledge of the subject, QTS, degree, ability to teach all subject areas including Resistant Materials, Workshop Skills, CAD/CAM, Mechanisms, Circuits, Engineering, Control Systems, Structures, Graphics and Textiles, proficient ICT skills, training and experience in the use of DT machinery and equipment.


Skills, Competences And Qualities

An enthusiasm for the teaching of the subject and the contribution of that subject to a broad and balanced curriculum, an understanding of how pupils learn and progress in their knowledge, understanding and skills in the subject area, the ability to deliver lessons which provide both access and challenge for all students, plan lessons that engage and motivate pupils including planning for Trips and ACE (Alternative Curriculum Experience) Days, can work as part of the School’s team, extremely professional, diligent, punctual and thorough, encouraging an atmosphere of mutual respect when dealing with boys, staff and parents, excellent communicator, with children and adults alike, organised and able to plan effectively, keeps appraised of new ideas/developments in education, contributes to the School outside the classroom.

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