Head of Design and Technology

We seek to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Head of Design and Technology teacher. This is an opportunity for an inspiring teacher passionate about delivering excellent student educational experiences. As such, the Trust invites applications from candidates early in their careers or with more experience.

• Support the development of new and innovative working practices, using evidence-based research where appropriate to support new ideas.
• Provide extra-curricular activities that enrich pupils’ learning.
• Challenge staff under-performance at all levels and ensure corrective action.
• Build an expectation of high achievement for all.
• Support the pastoral care of students.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and conduct.
• Uphold and enhance the school’s reputation by ensuring positive, courteous relations with students, parents, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Engage actively in CPD for self and colleagues.

• Excellent opportunities for professional development including coaching and NPQs
• Providing a well-ordered working environment including centralised detentions so teachers can focus on teaching
• Regular opportunities for flexible working

The Charter School Bermondsey is an Ofsted “Good” (2022), four-form entry, mixed, 11-16 free school that opened in September 2013. The school is in a new state-of-the-art building, just a stone’s throw from Bermondsey Underground, and boasts fantastic spaces for staff and students, including a well-equipped art department.

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The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.