JOB DESCRIPTION

Teacher of Design and Technology

To support the aims, values and ethos of the School and to contribute to the implementation of the School’s Mission Statement.

To support the aims and objectives of the Design and Technology Department and to meet objectives which lead to the achievement of those aims.

To make a significant contribution to the School’s and the Design and Technology Department’s co-curricular programme.

To be accountable to the Headmistress and to perform such duties as she may reasonably direct, including some duties out of school hours.

• To maintain high levels of engagement and enjoyment of Design and Technology across all Year Groups.

To support and encourage pupils to reach their full potential in Design and Technology.

To teach the following: Resistant Materials, Product Design, and Graphic Products.

To teach KS3 lessons on a carousel basis, including, where possible, some Art and Design

To teach Product Design up to, and including, Key Stage 5.

To deliver stretching and inspiring lessons that facilitate progress for all pupils.

To actively monitor pupil progress and to complete regular assessments and reports.

• To undertake regular marking of pupils’ work.

To work independently and also as part of a team.

To develop and share resources within the department, including schemes of work.

To promote Design and Technology throughout the School and support recruitment for A level.

To play a role in school trips and activities, particularly those centred upon Design and Technology.

To take opportunities to make cross-curricular links and contribute to event days.

• To contribute to the SMSC education of pupils and to foster understanding and respect of fundamental British values.

• To attend and contribute to department meetings.

To share in responsibility for maintaining department noticeboards and displays.

To contribute to the Sixth Form Enrichment Programme.

To play an active role in the life of the School.

To perform supervisory duties including invigilation; supervising pupils at breaks and covering for absent colleagues.

• To attend school events including: assemblies, Masses, parents’ evenings, school Insets, staff meetings and staff briefings.

To nominate pupils for the Arkwright Scholarship, and to help prepare them, as requested by the Head of Department.

To organise resources/servicing and maintenance equipment.

To keep up to date with Health & Safety requirements and ensure they are put into practice.

• To assist in the supervision of Design and Technology revision and support groups from time to time.

To act as a Form Tutor and to carry out the duties associated with the role.

• To contribute to and lead the delivery of PSHEE.