DT Teacher Tunbridge Wells
Posted 4 days 22 hours ago by HAYS
Are you an ambitious, motivated, and excellent Teacher of Design and Technology looking for a career-defining opportunity? We are seeking a passionate Design and Technology Teacher, with a background in engineering or product design to join a mixed school who believe that every child has the potential to be a successful learner, whatever their background, ability, interests or talents. They are committed to demonstrating this belief to our students, ensuring their success. Wroking for a well-regarded secondary school in Tunbridge Wells with a start date of January 2025. Hays Education, a leading provider with exclusive partnerships with secondary schools in North Kent, Maidstone, Tunbridge wells and Ashford, is assisting several schools in enhancing their DT department. We are actively seeking experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) interested in embarking on a rewarding new journey with the potential for growth and exciting challenges.
Tunbridge Wells is a charming spa town in Kent, England, known for its historic springs and elegant Georgian architecture. Famous for the Pantiles, a colonnaded walkway lined with shops and cafes, the town offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Surrounded by the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Tunbridge Wells remains a popular destination for both visitors and residents alike.
Role and Responsibilities:
To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons using a variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning To monitor student progress, keeping student records that include assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with Academy policy, to enable all students to achieve their full potential.Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to Every Child Matters agenda and Area Child Protection Procedures.Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.Set homework regularly, (in accordance with the Academy homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning Track student progress, monitoring achievement against targets set, and take appropriate action on student outcomes.Be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Design and Technology or any other related field.Teaching certification or relevant teaching qualifications.Proven experience of teaching Design and Technology at the secondary or higher education level.Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Benefits:Membership of a generous pension scheme
- Teacher/Support Staff Pension contribution.
- Free Flu Vaccinations.
- Employee Assistant Programme via Health Assure.
- Free Eye Tests.
- Mentoring and high-level training
- Trust wide focus on wellbeing including respite weeks and breakfast
- Subsidised staff meals
- Free, secure car parking