Lead Design Technology Teacher

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a teacher of Design Technology looking for a new middle leadership role in Oldham from January 2025?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for an enthusiastic and committed Design Technology teacher to join a secondary academy in Oldham as Key Stage 3 Lead Teacher

This is a full-time teaching role from January 2025. The school would consider a December start to secure the right candidate.

The Role

Teacher of Design Technology - Food and Nutrition, Computer Aided Design, Product design technology.

Key stage three Curriculum lead for the Technology Department

Supporting the head of design technology

Confident, focussed and passionate about Technology

Outstanding subject knowledge with an ability to share this with students and colleagues in an exciting and academically rigorous way

As a Technology Teacher, experience of teaching practical technology lessons, making use of the technology department's equipment and resources.

The school are interested in hearing from teachers with QTS or QTLS. As a lead teacher role, the job is not suitable for an Early Career teacher.

The School

Successful 11-16 academy in Oldham

Ofsted graded Good since April 2016

Teaching is consistently good. Teachers know the pupils well and plan interesting lessons that engage them. They follow the school's marking and feedback policy well, which ensures that pupils know what to do to improve their work. Pupils behave well and enjoy school.

The Principal takes managing the well-being and workload of staff extremely seriously, having taken steps to reduce unnecessary burdens and bureaucracy.

Easily accessible on public transport links.

A supportive positive working environment for trainee teachers and early career teachers

To join us and be successful in this Lead teacher of Design Technology role, you will need to:

Hold QTS Status or QTLS

Significant experience as a technology teacher in a UK secondary school

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks

Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained

Have the legal right to work in the UK

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this Lead Technology teacher position, or to hear more about other roles for technology teachers for this academic year call the Manchester office on 0161 674 0138, or email #####