Teacher of Design and Technology
Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6HW19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
5 February 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time: FTE 1.0
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Pay scale
- MS/UPS - Outer London bands
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job purpose
The post holder would be expected to promote and deliver outstanding teaching, learning and attainment in Design and Technology across all Key Stages (3-5) and to ensure the highest standards of assessment and behaviour for learning are applied in all classes. The post holder will be responsible for promoting the safeguarding of all students and be always mindful of ensuring equality of opportunity for all students and staff. The post holder will adhere to the teachers’ professional standards and will also promote the school’s Christian ethos and vision.
Generic teacher job description
All teachers are expected to:
- Carry out duties of a school teacher as set out in the Pay and Conditions Document and subject to any amendments due to government legislation. Uphold the school’s principles and policies which underpin good practice and the raising of standards.
- Demonstrate a thorough and up to date knowledge of the teaching of your subject and take account of wider curriculum developments which are relevant to your work.
- Consistently and effectively plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet students’ individual needs.
- Consistently and effectively use a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and classroom management.
- Consistently and effectively use information about prior attainment to set well-grounded expectations for pupils and monitor progress to give clear and constructive feedback.
- Demonstrate that, as a result of your teaching, your students achieve well, relative to the students’ prior attainment.
- Take responsibility for your professional development and use the outcomes to improve your teaching and students’ learning.
- Make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school.
- Undertake any other task reasonably requested by the Headteacher.
- Displays a commitment to the protection of safeguarding of children and young people.
Further particulars specific to this role:
The Art & Design and Technology Department consists of Design Technology, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Product Design, Textiles Art and Graphics. We teach a varied and practically engaging curriculum and teach GCSE and A Level across the Department. The Department's teaching staff are supported by 6 specialist rooms and 2 technicians.
Additional information:
This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the main expectations of the school in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties. Elements of this job description and changes to it may be agreed at the request of the Principal or the incumbent of the post.
What the school offers its staff
Wellbeing and Benefits
Wellbeing is a priority, and Christ’s School is currently trialling two wellbeing hours yearly for all employees. Additionally, we host various celebrations, including a Christmas party and an end-of-year summer barbecue. Trips, activities, and extracurricular clubs play a vital role in our community, offering staff ample opportunities to engage and share their diverse skills and interests. There are numerous ways for you to engage with the broader school community beyond your specific subject area and job role
There are a range of benefits available to employees at Christ’s:
- Employee Assistance Programme - (including discounted offers through Bright Ex) Priority admissions for staff children
- Paid lunch duty including a free lunch
- Pension schemes for all staff (TPS and LGPS)
- Childcare vouchers
- Eye tests
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Two Wellbeing hours free
- Free flu vaccines
- Free parking
- Welcoming social community/Staff Association
- Free lunch and refreshments on INSET days
- Free Parents/open evening refreshments and sandwiches
- Tech scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Christ’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@christs.school
CVs are not accepted.
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About Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1048 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@christs.school
- Phone number
- 02084399652
Christ's School is located near to Richmond Park and is a truly inclusive and comprehensive Anglican school which provides for students of every faith and every background and has attained an excellent reputation within the local community. Its strong Christian ethos permeates all aspects of the school's work and this has had a marked impact in securing excellent outcomes in each student's personal development, based on good relationships at all levels.
Christ’s has excellent CPD opportunities for all staff and can offer PGCE/NQT mentoring support and has a welcoming social community. Staff health and wellbeing are extremely important to us with opportunities to work and socialise together outside of the classroom, enjoying activities such as staff breakfast, yoga, salsa dancing, football and other team sports.
We have extensive grounds which are used by the wider community and we can offer free car parking for all staff. The school is located in Richmond which offers good transport links by tube, train and road.
Arranging a visit to Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@christs.school.
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