Instructor​/Teacher of Design Technology

Overview

• Responsible to:
  Head of Design Technology
• The planning and teaching of effective lessons which ensure that each student is positively encouraged to develop their full potential in Design Technology.
• To promote a positive culture for Design Technology and a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere within the classroom.
• The assessment of students in line with departmental and school policy.
• To contribute to the development of Design Technology in the curriculum and across the school.

• To plan and teach lessons that are effective, creative, varied and appropriate to the needs of the students.
• To utilise appropriate technologies in the classroom, including Google Classroom, to ensure that learning is current, relevant and enjoyable.
• To fully support the Head of Department in continuing to raise attainment and achievement in Design Technology.
• To contribute to the review and development of departmental schemes of work with colleagues.
• To ensure students are assessed in line with departmental and school policy.
• To attend and contribute to department meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
• To follow departmental policies and self evaluation processes and, where necessary, contribute to their development.
• To promote Design & Technology in the school and to help other staff to do so where necessary.
• To maintain personal development and expertise by remaining up-to-date with current subject matter and initiatives and accessing appropriate training.
• To act as a Tutor and undertake associated mentoring activities.
• To contribute to wider school activities and initiatives, e.g. Teaching & Learning Groups, charity events etc.