Job Descrption
Design & Technology Teacher (Product Design)
Location: Redbridge
Salary: £155-£265 per day
Contract: Long Term/Permanent
Are you passionate about inspiring creativity and innovation in young minds?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Design & Technology Teacher (Product Design) to join a vibrant team at a client school in Redbridge. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of budding designers and engineers by delivering engaging lessons that foster creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills.
Job Summary: As a Design & Technology Teacher (Product Design), you will play a pivotal role in students' educational journeys, encouraging them to explore new ideas, develop practical skills, and gain confidence in product design. ECTs are also encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities:
• Develop and teach engaging Design & Technology lessons with a focus on Product Design, incorporating both theoretical concepts and practical applications.
• Motivate students... to tap into their creativity, helping them enhance their technical abilities to design and construct innovative products.
• Cultivate a classroom environment that is inclusive and encouraging, where students feel confident to express ideas, experiment, and collaborate on design challenges.
• Effectively manage classroom behaviour to create a safe, respectful, and constructive learning atmosphere.
• Offer regular, constructive feedback to students and their families, providing insights into academic progress and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare students for both theoretical and practical assessments, offering guidance and support in revising key topics and completing project-based work.
• Actively contribute to the school’s broader activities by participating in extracurricular programs related to product design, fostering students’ interest and skills.
• Keep current with the latest developments in Design & Technology, including updates to the curriculum and the introduction of new materials or tools that can enrich the learning experience.
• Work closely with colleagues to create and support cross-curricular projects that inspire creativity and innovation in students.
• Ensure accurate and timely records of student progress are maintained, with clear communication to parents and school leadership about achievements and next steps.
Requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a degree in Design & Technology or a related field.
• Experience as a Design & Technology Teacher (Product Design) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of product design principles, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to develop engaging and creative lesson plans.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• A commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
• Familiarity with the UK education system and curriculum standards.
GSL Education are an independent and ethical recruitment provider, supporting schools across Redbridge with their recruitment needs.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information or to register your interest in the Design & Technology Teacher (Product Design) role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
Join us as a Design & Technology Teacher (Product Design) and help shape the future of the next generation of innovators!
About the Company:
GSL Education
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