Head of Design Technology, Watford, September 2022

OFSTED GOOD SCHOOL –  WATFORD

September 2022

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 A popular school located in Watford, Hertfordshire is interested in securing a Head of Design Technology teacher teaching job starting this September 2021. The ideal Head of Design Technology teacher will be qualified teacher with a solid teaching background. Someone who will have a degree related to Design Technology and knowledge of the National Curriculum.

Food Preparation, Graphics, Resistant Materials and Textiles, completing a design project in each area of design and technology are taught in this school.

The school is interested in appointing a Head of Design Technology  teacher to join a thriving and dynamic department in September 2021.The ideal Design Technology teacher would be joining a small but well-resourced department and be required to deliver lessons to GCSE and A’level.

Prospero Teaching provided the school with their recruitment process for a number of years now. We have a strong understanding of the make-up of the department, knowledge of the behaviour policy and what is expected of teachers at this school so will ensure we feel you are the right candidate for the school and the school suits you.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL AND HEAD OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TEACHER CONTRACT:
• A large secondary school with high aspirations
• An Ofsted rated ‘good’ school
• Design Technology teacher taught at Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
• Solid Design Technology department
• Supportive team
• Department with a collaborative approach to planning, delivery and assessment
• Supportive yet high energy atmosphere
• This is a full time position including planning and marking
• Interviewing ASAP

THE RIGHT HEAD OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY  SPECIALIST WILL BE:
• Hold a BA in something technology related and PGCE
• Confident with teaching GCSE and A Level Design Technology teacher

• Creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box

THE SUCCESSFUL HEAD OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TEACHER WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
•Exceptional degree and GCSEs
•UK classroom teaching experience
•Eligibility to work in the UK
•Be able to provide teaching references for the last 2 years
•A fully enhanced DBS on the online update service
•Salary paid to scale – teachers’ pay scale MPS or UPS1 dependent on experience

Behaviour at the school is good, well managed and students value their education. The school provide pastoral responsibilities too staff and a range of CPD sessions.  The school does provide education for students of all abilities therefore creating differentiated and interesting attention grabbing lessons is a very important trait and will act as a useful method to ensure behaviour stays good.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL AND HEAD OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY  TEACHER CONTRACT:

• A large secondary school with high aspirations
• An Ofsted rated ‘good’ school
• Design Technology teacher teaching Key Stage 4 and Key stage 5
• Solid Design Technology teacher department
• Supportive team
• Department with a collaborative approach to planning, delivery and assessment
• Supportive yet high energy atmosphere
• This is a full time position including planning and marking
• Interviewing ASAP

THE RIGHT HEAD OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY  TEACHER WILL BE:

• Hold a BA and PGCE in in Head of Design Technology teacher
• Confident with teaching Head of Design Technology at GCSE
• Creative, patient and willing to think outside of the box

THE SUCCESSFUL HEAD OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY  TEACHER WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

• A relevant degree and GCSEs
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Be able to provide teaching references for the last 2 years
• A fully enhanced DBS on the online update service
• Salary paid to scale – teachers’ pay scale MPS or UPS1 dependent on experience
• Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful Head of Department  will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this Head of Department role

If you’d like to know more about this Head of Design Technology teacher teaching position then please call our London Head Office and ask for Laura on 020 7404 6383 If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this Head of Department role. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

 PROSPERO TEACHING IS ABLE TO OFFER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

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