Teacher of Design Technology – Engineering Specialism

About this role

We are looking to appoint
an enthusiastic, skilled and creative Teacher of Design Technology to join our
Art, Design and Technology team. This is
an exciting opportunity for a teacher with a strong background in Design
Technology, Product Design, Engineering or a related discipline. The successful
candidate will play a key role in developing and delivering our Design
Technology provision, including the OCR Cambridge National in Engineering
Design (J822) at Key Stage 4.

We are particularly
interested in appointing someone who is confident in practical and technical
design and who can inspire pupils through high-quality teaching, strong subject
knowledge and engaging project work.

The
successful candidate will ideally have experience or knowledge of:

• Design Technology and/or Product
  Design
• Engineering design processes
• CAD/CAM
• Technical and engineering drawing
• Modelling and prototyping
• Workshop-based practical skills
• The use of materials and
  manufacturing processes
• Supporting pupils to develop, refine
  and evaluate design ideas

The
ability to contribute to our Art & Design provision, including 3D Design,
would be a significant advantage.

Previous
experience of teaching the OCR Cambridge National in Engineering Design would
be desirable but is not essential. We are happy to provide appropriate training
and support for a strong Design Technology or Product Design teacher who has
the skills and enthusiasm to develop in this area.

We
are looking for a teacher who:

• Is passionate about Design Technology
  and practical learning
• Has high expectations of all pupils
• Can deliver engaging and challenging
  lessons
• Is confident teaching a combination of practical,
  technical and creative skills
• Understands the importance of accurate assessment and
  high-quality feedback
• Can support pupils to produce work of
  a consistently high standard
• Is willing to contribute to the
  continued development of the department
• Works effectively as part of a
  collaborative team

Applications
are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs with an appropriate specialist
background.

At
Purbrook Park School, we are committed to ensuring that pupils experience a
broad, ambitious and engaging curriculum. This role provides an excellent
opportunity for someone who wants to help shape and develop our future
provision in Design Technology and Engineering.