Teacher of Product Design

Our well-resourced department offers a range of design and technology principles varying from textiles to robotics, supported by an experienced technician and Head of Department. The department is a thriving subject, popular at key stage three and GCSE alike.

The successful candidate will have the freedom to put their own touch on the schemes of work, teaching product design whilst promoting pupil attainment, achievement and teaching and learning within the department. The post-holder will bring their passion for the subject into the classroom, inspiring and capturing the imagination of our pupils, and giving them the creative freedom to express themselves and maximise progress in Design and Technology.

At Christ’s College Finchley we value our staff by providing a positive school climate. Our aim is to ensure a balanced, secure and healthy workplace where our teaching and support staff can flourish. We do this because we know that our staff are central to the success of our pupils.

Your passion for education will be evident along with essential qualities such as the ability to communicate effectively, the ability to listen and the ability to collaborate and work with others. You will have that unique skill of monitoring and inspiring our young people and in return we will provide you with every opportunity for a rewarding career.

Christ’s College Finchley has a high-performing workforce and staff talent which is evident by the low levels of staff absences and turnover. Our staff wellbeing approach is a priority and, along with our focus on promoting from within, is central to our staff retention strategy. We place great emphasis on reviewing individual workloads and time pressures to ensure there are flexible work routines; workplace support and integration; individual and team recognition; and positive working relationships to maintain and improve the mental and physical wellbeing of our staff.

In the same way that we have high expectations of our pupils, we have high expectations of our staff but the benefits and rewards are multitudinous, from job satisfaction and career development to professional and lifestyle benefits.