Step Teachers are seeking an experienced Design Technology Teacher located in Lowestoft commencing in April 2025. This full-time position is for 2 months initially, with potential extension based on performance and school discretion.

An innovative and forward-thinking secondary school that places a strong emphasis on creativity, hands-on learning, and academic excellence. This school boasts an overall 'good' rating on Ofsted.

Your duties as a Design Technology Teacher: 

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons in Design Technology, ensuring a broad range of practical and theoretical content.
• Teach students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, focusing on product design, resistant materials, and other design-related disciplines.
• Differentiate lessons to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with special educational needs and those working at higher levels.
• Develop and maintain a safe and engaging classroom environment that encourages creativity and practical learning.
• Support students in developing skills in designing, prototyping, and evaluating their work.
• Track and monitor student progress, providing feedback and support to help students achieve their full potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Design and Technology department and across the school to improve teaching practices and student outcomes.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, such as design clubs, school projects, or competitions.

To be considered for this Design Technology Teacher position, you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a degree in Design Technology or a related field.
• Experience teaching Design Technology at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (experience with Key Stage 5 is desirable, but not essential).
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in product design, resistant materials, CAD/CAM, and potentially engineering or electronics.
• Ability to inspire and engage students through creative and innovative teaching methods.
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to motivate and support students of all abilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills as a Design Technology Teacher.
• A passion for design, technology, and helping students develop valuable, transferable skills.

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

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