Teacher of TechnologyBack

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Technology

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual who has a passion of Technology. Someone who can play an active role in contributing to the already high standards within this team, contributing and coordinating the use of practical resources and facilities for the Technology Department (Design Technology and Food & Nutrition). The successful candidate will be confident to deliver Food and Nutrition at Key Stage 3, and either Food or Design Technology at Key Stage 4.

The Technology team comprises three members of teaching staff and a technician. Currently, the department has three fully functional workshops, two kitchens, a preparation room and state of the art CAD software. Following the IB Middle Years Programme for Design, the department currently delivers a range of focused curriculum areas including Food & Nutrition, Graphics, Resistant Materials and Textiles at Key Stage 3, students can then progress to GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition (AQA) and/or GCSE Design Technology (AQA) at KS4, and BTEC Engineering is offered to the Sixth Form. High expectations are set within the department for both teachers and students. The successful candidate is committed to developing their teaching, taking on board new initiatives and experimenting with a wide range of teaching styles and strategies. In addition, the Technology department offer a wide range of after school sessions, currently including the Kitchen Garden, Film Prop Production, and GCSE Masterclasses.

Across Technology, students are encouraged to be creative and innovative and think about how to protect our futures. We explore a range of careers, and we encourage our young people to be internationally minded by exploring different cultural influences from around the globe.

This is a part-time position; full time would be considered for Early Careers Teachers.

Post/Job Title: Teacher of Technology (Design Technology or Food & Nutrition

Responsible to: Head of Subject

Responsible for: Teaching and Learning of all year groups, planning and preparation of lessons and Schemes of Work, working to develop the Technology department.

Key Relationships: Senior leadership group; head of subjects; heads of year; parents; students; external agencies.

Location: Based at the Trust’s central office (Sandown Park) The Skinners' Kent Academy, Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4PY

Working Pattern: Refer to School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document

Salary: MPS/UPS

Specific duties: Teachers make the education of their students their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up to date and are self-critical forge positive professional relationships and work with parents in the best interests of their students.