Job Overview 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. Head of DT 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 standards 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 at Parent Meetings for the classes taught To attend at Staff Meetings and InSeTs Qualifications And Knowledge A thorough knowledge of the subject The candidate should have attained QTS, and will be expected to hold a 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 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