Teacher of Design & Technology

We are seeking an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about Design & Technology, particularly in the area of Textiles and would have KS4 & KS5 teaching specialising in this area. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible approach regarding D&T topics being taught at KS3, which may include the possibility of some Food lessons. A "can-do" attitude coupled with a supportive team mentality is essential.

This position would suit an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or a teacher who has taken a break from teaching and is looking to return to the classroom. We are looking for someone who can build on the Textiles element of D&T and help grow A-Level numbers by introducing new ideas and projects, organising exhibitions, and assisting in promoting the department as a whole.

QEGS is a high achieving, oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive converter academy. The school is The North London hub for the National SCITT for training Maths and Physics teachers. As a training hub, we offer excellent CPD opportunities for our own staff, in-house, through external partnership and national programmes.

The school is a member of ICGS (International Coalition of Girls’ Schools), an organisation united in educating and empowering students to be ethical, globally minded change-makers.

We are also a member of The National College; the streaming home for high-quality professional development in education. They provide everything you need to strengthen, manage and evidence your professional development in one place, on one platform.

Both memberships offer teachers a vast range of resources and CPD opportunities. 

We offer a valuable Employee Assistance Programme, with many benefits that support well-being, at no cost to employees. We are conveniently located within a 5 minute walk from High Barnet tube station, making us easily accessible, but also offer a multi-storey complimentary car parking facility to all of our employees.

Our teaching load expectations gives generous, allowing additional time for PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment).

Employees also have complimentary access to our on-site fitness suite and swimming pool facilities and access to over 29 acres of land to enjoy.

Queen Elizabeth Girls School is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such all candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application form and further information is available to download from our website www.qegschool.org.uk

Please email your completed application form to vacancies@qegschool.org.uk

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint ahead of the deadline.

Please note that, as part of the pre-employment process, we will undertake a social media check. You will receive an email asking for your consent to do so.

Closing Date: 3 December 2024