TEACHER OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

TEACHER OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (MATERNITY COVER)

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

REQUIRED TO START SEPTEMBER 2025

TEMPORARY - PART TIME (0.6)

SALARY: MPR/UPR + OUTER LONDON ALLOWANCE

Tradewind Recruitment are very excited to be working with a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and releasing the potential of every young person in their care for their search for a talented Design and Technology Teacher. In 2023, 67% of this school's students in year 11 achieved five or more GCSE 9-4 grades, including at least a 4 in English and a 4 in Mathematics. Progress was also strong. At A level in 2023, 44% of grades were at A*-B. Similarly, high levels were achieved in Level 3 BTEC qualifications. The school also offers a flourishing Sixth Form with a wide range of courses at A level, as well as vocational level 2 and 3 courses.

The school wishes to appoint an ambitious, talented, innovative Teacher of Design and Technology in their Expressive Arts Faculty, who is committed to raising achievement and who has the capacity to make a real contribution to the work of a supportive and continually improving school. Ambition for excellence, a passion for student achievement and the desire to develop professional skills within a supportive learning community will characterise applications for this post.

A Design and Technology Teacher with a specialism in product design / resistant materials. An ability to teach across all disciplines would be desirable at KS3, but not essential. Candidates must be able to teach across all age and ability ranges.

The school's Technology Department currently offers the following courses with the view to expand Product Design through to KS5:

-KS3 Product Design, Textiles, Food (All on a carousel)

-KS4 GCSE Textiles

-KS4 Diploma in Food and cooking

-KS5 Level 3 Food Science

-KS5 A Level Textiles

If this sounds of interest and you are a fully qualified Design and Technology specialist, then Tradewind Recruitment welcomes hearing from you today with an updated CV.

To apply for this role you will need to:

* Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification

* Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks

* CV must cover full work history

* Legal right to work in the UK

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