What skills and experience we're looking for The successful candidate will have: A DfE recognised and relevant teaching qualification plus asecure knowledge and understanding of the subject curriculum. Ability to teach Design Technology to Key stage 3, 4 and 5 Able to design and teach effective lessons and learning activities across the curriculum, age and ability ranges including personalising learning to meet individual needs. Evidence of excellent classroom practice Experience of working with students with complex needs including ASD and learning difficulties. A good, up to date working knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies. Evidence of appropriate, relevant and on-going professional development and training. Good written communication skills. What the school offers its staff We understand that our staff are our most important resource. We are committed to recruiting the very best support staff, teachers and leaders to support and nurture our children, families and communities. Once these inspiring members of staff join us, we invest in their career and development so that we can retain the very best leaders, teachers and support staff in our schools and central teams, or the profession as a whole. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.