Teacher of Design Technology/3D Design - September 2024
The launch of our sixth form in September 2023 has opened up an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic and dedicated staff team in a small but growing independent school with an exceptional reputation for the creative arts. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented teacher of Design Technology/3D Design in KS3 and KS4 with the opportunity also to teach some 3D Design in KS5 depending on experience. The post could be 0.8 FTE or full time.
The role:
Teaching DT/3D Design in KS3, KS4 (including GCSE 3D Design) and potentially KS5
Planning and delivering well structured lessons and ensuring that high standards of behaviour are maintained in the classroom
Suggesting and implementing strategies to improve engagement and progress
Contributing to the strategic vision for the department through long, medium and short term planning and monitoring progress
The successful candidate will:
Be a graduate with a relevant good honours degree
Be a creative, innovative and dedicated teacher with a real passion for your subject
Have a commitment to embracing challenges and raising pupil attainment
Have an exceptional eye for detail
Be excited by the school’s vision and respect the school’s ethos and values
Experience in either the private or maintained sector would be advantageous
Having your own practice as a designer or artist would also be an advantage.
In return we offer:
Competitive salary with pension, private medical insurance and staff fee discount
Excellent CPD and staff mentoring programme
Active pastoral care of staff including access to the Employee Assistance Programme provided by BUPA Healthy Minds
Opportunities for career development
Access to onsite nursery facilities for 2-4 year olds
Delicious and healthy subsidised school lunches.
To apply for this post: Fully completed application form, together with your CV, should be returned to vacancies@thameschristianschool.org.uk as soon as possible. Our standard application form must be completed, CVs on their own will not be considered. Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage.