Lead Teacher of Design and Technology Job Edinburgh area,City of Edinburgh Scotland UK,Education / Teaching

Location: City of Edinburgh

Package

Description:

LEAD TEACHER OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Working Hours

Permanent
Part-Time, 0.8 FTE
There is the possibility of additional responsibility or teaching, if secondary GTCS registration is held in another subject.

Salary Details

Pay at the appropriate point on St George’s salary scale, dependent on skills and experience. St George’s salary scales are structured similarly to the Main Grade and Principal Teacher scales from the Edinburgh Council-run sector.

Key Dates

Closing Date - 3rd November 2026

Job Purpose

To teach and support the development in provision of Design and Technology (including Graphic Communication Higher) from Remove (P7) to Lower 6 (S5); this is an opportunity to participate in further developing our offering and curriculum. This is an exciting time for the department, which is based in a departmental area recently designed in 2024.
To support learning and teaching in Design and Technology (including Graphic Communication) throughout the school through effective delivery to the students in accordance with national guidelines and school policy.
To be a committed team player with a forward-looking approach to provision in learning and teaching, that includes the enhancement of digital literacy.
To be responsible to the appropriate Year Head as a Form Tutor/Teacher with responsibility for the pastoral care of a group of pupils and for monitoring and recording their overall academic progress.

Key Responsibilities To the Students:

To foster a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere within the school, which will stimulate students to a high standard of interest; to ensure that students are positively encouraged to develop their potential to the full and that their individual needs are met.
To keep abreast of developments within the curriculum and Design and Technology, integrating through course development or change when required.
To facilitate the ongoing development of learning and teaching provision with engaging schemes of learning and appropriate lesson preparation using resources and strategies suited to the age and ability of the students.
To ensure that students’ work and performance are monitored, assessed and progressed in line with national and school requirements.
To offer students support and strategies to overcome specific learning difficulties and general additional support needs.
To encourage students to have confidence in themselves and to take responsibility for their own learning.
To be responsible for accurate examination entries and submission of students’ coursework.
To ensure appropriate provision is made for students with access arrangements in examinations.
To ensure the safety of all students under supervision and to make students themselves aware of relevant safety issues.
To provide a lively and stimulating environment in which learning occurs.
To liaise with the Deputy Head (Academic) to ensure the subject’s contribution to the whole curriculum, its breadth, balance and progression.
To participate in, and contribute to, the school’s system of Continuing Professional Learning (CLPL).
To be responsible for the subject’s contribution to the co-curricular activities programme and to lead on appropriate educational visits and competitions.

To the School:

To maintain regular contact with their SLT Line Manager on all matters concerning students.
To attend Curriculum and Academic Leaders meetings and participate in them.
To plan and be responsible for the Design Technology budget, including long-term planning for the timely replacement of key machinery and equipment, with support from the Finance team.
To work with colleagues in maintaining high standards of behaviour in all aspects of school life.
To keep abreast of and implement developments in school policies,…