Job Description
Job Title: Technology Teacher Start Date: September 2025Location: West Drayton
The Role:We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Technology Teacher to join our dedicated faculty. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people by delivering high-quality teaching across KS3 and KS4 in Design & Technology, Art, and Food Technology. The successful candidate will help students develop vocational and life skills essential for their future, with a strong emphasis on practical learning and creativity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons across Design & Technology, Art, and Food Technology to KS3 and KS4 students.
* Deliver a curriculum that balances technical knowledge with practical application, fostering students' creativity and problem-solving abilities.
* Embed vocational and life skills within lessons to provide meaningful, real-world learning experiences that prepare students for future careers and independent living.
* Manage classroom behaviour effectively to create a safe, positive, and productive learning environment.
* Identify and support students with additional needs, including those exhibiting challenging behaviour and those with diagnosed or undiagnosed Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Person Specification:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is preferred but not essential for an outstanding candidate.
* Proven experience teaching Design & Technology, Art, and Food Technology at KS3 and KS4 levels.
* Strong classroom behaviour management skills with the ability to support students who may present challenging behaviours.
* Experience working with students with SEN, including those with diagnosed or undiagnosed needs, demonstrating patience, empathy, and adaptability.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Why Join Us?
* Join a vibrant, supportive, and forward-thinking school community dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning.
* Access to comprehensive professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
* Work with a committed team that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
* Benefit from excellent teaching resources and facilities designed to support effective learning in Technology and related subjects.
* Contribute meaningfully to a curriculum that prioritizes vocational and life skills, ensuring students are well-prepared for their futures.