Knowledge, Experience and Training - Teacher of Design and Technology (Food & Nutrition) 

Essential:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)​

• Have a genuine passion for Design and Technology (Food & Nutrition) and the teaching of Design and Technology (Food & Nutrition) 

• Display a high level of professionalism at all times​

• Be committed to the safeguarding of children ​

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with an understanding of good teaching and how children learn ​

• Have a degree or equivalent qualification ​

• Be able to communicate effectively and positively with all stakeholders

• Have the ability to teach Design and Technology and/or Engineering to at least GCSE and ideally A Level 

• Have an interest in and understanding of the current developments and changes to the curriculum ​

• Be committed to the wider aspects of school life including extra-curricular activities ​

• Be willing to work as a member of a team and be committed to the school’s strategic commitment, purpose and intent ​

• Be willing to undertake further, relevant training and to pass those skills on to other members of staff, as appropriate ​

• Be committed to obtaining the highest standards of achievement, and have the belief that engaging learning, with high challenge and a focus on developing independence, is the most effective and enjoyable learning ​

• A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours.  We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’