Head of Design Technology & Food – Good School

The Headteacher of this highly successful and oversubscribed school is looking to appoint a Head of Design Technology & Food to join their thriving and successful department.

Design Technology & Food is an extremely popular subject within the school, with excellent outcomes across the key stages. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and experienced Design Technology & Food teacher looking to take the next step in their career within a highly skilled, supportive and collaborative environment.

What the school is looking for:

• January Start

• Head of Design Technology & Food

• Design Technology & Food to GCSE

• An outstanding practitioner

• A passion for Design Technology & Food

• The ability to help support an already exceptional team

• The ability to secure excellent achievement across all key stages

• A commitment to fresh and exciting methods of delivering the curriculum

• A relentless drive to secure the best possible outcomes for students of all abilities

• Excellent communication and ICT skills

The successful Design Technology & Food Teacher will be both ambitious and committed to the teaching of Design Technology & Food. They will bring enthusiasm, dedication and ideas to the department and a desire to promote success, whilst instilling in their students a passion for the subject.

School Information

The school is a 3-16 Mixed Comprehensive serving Waltham Forest and the surrounding community. It is highly regarded in the local area and recognised as a friendly and welcoming school with high academic standards. The school has a very positive learning culture, and their Ofsted report (2017) graded the school as Good.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Design Technology & Food or similar

• QTS or PGCE

• Proven experience teaching Design Technology & Food, ideally to GCSE level

• Experience of leading or managing a department, or a strong desire to progress into departmental leadership

Salary

The salary for this position will be paid in line with the London MPS/UPS pay scale, depending on experience and qualifications.

Application

If you are an ambitious and passionate Design Technology & Food teacher looking to take the next step in your career, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may take place before the closing date.