Teacher of DT - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Salary: MPS/ UPS dependent on experience (+ potential TLR) £30,000 - £46,525Start: September 2024Location: Maidstone, Kent.Contract: Temporary or Permanent Contracts AvailableAre you an ambitious, motivated, and excellent teacher of DT looking for a career-defining opportunity? We are seeking a passionate DT Teacher to join a mixed school who focusses on creating an environment where staff can thrive and enjoy the work that they do which enables young people to flourish, gain confidence, achieve and be happy.Multiple opportunities for a skilled DT Teacher are available at a well-regarded secondary school in Kent with a start date of September 2024. Hays Education, a leading provider with exclusive partnerships with secondary schools in North Kent, Maidstone, Canterbury and Ashford, is assisting several schools in enhancing their DT department. We are actively seeking experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) interested in embarking on a rewarding new journey with the potential for growth and exciting challenges.Maidstone, a charming town in Kent, offers a delightful blend of historical charm, scenic beauty, and modern amenities. The area boasts tranquil rural surroundings, providing a calming break from busy town life. Residents enjoy a good quality of life, with excellent local transport connections for convenient commuting. Whether you're exploring the lively shops or venturing into picturesque neighbouring villages, Maidstone has something for everyone. The enormousMote Park, with its mature trees and 30-acre lake, is a jewel in the crown. Riverside living, reasonably priced properties, and excellent amenities make Maidstone an attractive place to call home. Whether you seek a tranquil escape or a lively town experience, Maidstone awaits with its historic charm, convenience, and natural beauty.Role and Responsibilities:*To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons using a variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning*To monitor student progress, keeping student records that include assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with Academy policy, to enable all students to achieve their full potential.*Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to Every Child Matters agenda and Area Child Protection Procedures.*Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.*Set homework regularly, (in accordance with the Academy homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning*Track student progress, monitoring achievement against targets set, and take appropriate action on student outcomes.*Be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct.Requirements:*Bachelor's degree in DT or any other related field.*Teaching certification or relevant teaching qualifications.*Proven experience in teaching DT at the secondary or higher education level.*Strong knowledge of geographical theories, tools, and technologies.*Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Benefits:

• A dynamic, exciting, supportive and caring working environment and ethos for staff/students
• Working in a school with an excellent reputation in the community.
• A school-wide focus on wellbeing
• Staff laptop provided
• Dedicated and bespoke CPD time for all staff
• Personal development opportunities
• Access to Kent Rewards Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling, financial guidance, legal enquiries with access to online health and wellbeing resources

*Travel Vouchers and Benefits: 3 x £100 vouchers given each term and a variety of discount codes and cash-backs.***Hays Training Hub: Access to over 80,000 training courses including training pop-up centres. **Your own Dedicated Secondary ConsultantApplication Process:To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now.If this job is not quite right for you, but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local office for a confidential

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