Design Technology Teacher - Harrogate

Recruiter
Principal Teachers Ltd
Location
Harrogate
Salary
Competitive
Posted
14 Jun 2017
Closes
27 Jun 2017
Sectors
Engineering, Design
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Principal Teachers are currently seeking to appoint a Design Technology Teacher to commence a full time position in a Harrogate secondary school. The Head Teacher has approached PT to recruit a creative and driven teacher on their behalf. The successful applicant will be required to deliver an enriching curriculum to Years 8 to 10. Due to the structure within the school, the Head Teacher is seeking a teacher with a specialism in any discipline: Resistant Materials, Textiles, Graphic Design. The position is available to start as soon as possible on an ongoing basis.

The school, based within Harrogate, is well regarded within the local community and is known for its high standards of behaviour. The successful applicant will gain full access to a wealth of resources and learning tools. You will be required to deliver a robust curriculum to motivate and support all learners to achieve and drive results forward in KS 3 and 4. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate their attention to detail and ability to plan and assess meticulously to inform target setting and cater to the needs of students with a range of abilities. The school serves a diverse catchment area and you will be required to fully embrace the ethos of the school. It is essential that you possess strong behaviour management skills and have high expectations for all students to uphold standards.

The successful applicant will have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) recognisable in the UK
Strong behaviour and classroom management skills
Previous experience of teaching in the UK
Knowledge of the current Secondary National Curriculum requirements for DT
Enthusiasm for the role and a creative flare
The ability to form excellent working relationships with staff and pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds
Experience of planning and assessment to a very high standard
A commitment to improving attainment for all students
A proven track record for raising attainment and achieving targets

The benefits of working with Principal Teachers:

No umbrella companies, you can be paid PAYE as standard
Investment in CPD opportunities
Over 16 years' experience providing premium standard staff to schools across Yorkshire and North East regions
We are advocates of fair pay and conditions and work hard to offer competitive remuneration for supply staff
We are proud to be reputable for our ethical and friendly service
Supportive Recruiters who will regularly check how you are getting on and listen to your feedback

Principal Teachers are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment vetting checks. Principal Teachers are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the high-volume of applications we expect to receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.