Design Technology Teacher, Surrey

Teacher of DT required - Immediate start - South London/ Surrey Border Tradewind have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated, motivated and innovative teacher of DT to interview asap for a secondary position at high achieving, mixed, Christian faith School in South London. We are looking for an inspirational DT teacher with the ability to create a nurturing learning environment, together with a commitment to bringing out the best in every student . If successful, you will be fully supported both within the faculty and by the senior leadership team. Outstanding staff and students make this school a great place to work. You will be supported and developed through an extensive CPD programme and given effective PPA allocation to allow for a better work/life balance. The school offer an excellent NQT Welcome Bonus (conditions apply) and a supportive programme with a mentor and reduced timetable. This over-subscribed, co-educational school has made rapid and sustained progress over the last five years. However they are not complacent and seek to ensure that the next five years are as productive as possible. Comments from last OFSTED inspection: "Staff use their extensive knowledge of every pupil to provide the best support possible for each of them to develop their learning and understanding". Inspectors praised the 'warm and respectful' relationships and highlighted that 'pupils behave very well' and 'value their staff very highly, as reflected in the excellent retention rates' The department: Joining the DT Faculty will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity to build upon the existing high standards of technology teaching. The department consist of 3 dynamic and dedicated teachers and 3 experienced technicians. The department is committed to delivering a full rich curriculum to all students using active learning, AFL and ICT. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher of one or more of any of the technology specialisms - Resistant Materials, Product Design and/or Graphics to join this talented team. The facilities at the school include well equipped and maintained dedicated specialist classrooms with interactive whiteboards. The faculty also has excellent teaching resources. In this DT teacher role, you will be expected? *To plan and teach high quality lessons *To set clear targets for students' learning, building on prior attainment and considering each student as an individual *To assess student work and progress giving regular feedback in line with school policy *To follow and contribute to schemes of work *To report on student progress *To maintain a stimulating, engaging and safe learning environment *To attend parent / information evenings as required *To respond to parental concerns / requests for information in line with school policy *To contribute to the wider life of the school, including whole-school routines and duties To take responsibility for your own professional development and engage with performance management activity For more information about this exciting DT position, please call Carlo on the Secondary team at Tradewind - (phone number removed) or email (url removed) with your updated CV. We look forward to hearing from you