Textiles and DT Teacher

Position: Textiles and DT Teacher

Hours of Work: Part Time

Salary: £30,000 - £40,734

Contract terms: Permanent 

Contract type: Term Time

Ideal Start date: 6/1/25

Place of Work: Rookwood School, Weyhill Road, Andover SP10 3AL

Closing date: 2nd December 2024

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Textiles and DT Teacher who is committed to helping our pupils to fulfil their potential. We are looking for experience of teaching Textiles up to KS5 as well as DT at KS2. You will be a self-motivator and demonstrate high professional standards.

Rookwood School is a successful non-selective co-educational independent school located a short walk from the picturesque market town of Andover, Hampshire. With a new Sixth Form, we are the only independent ‘all-through’ school in the Andover area, educating from the age of 2 to 18.

Textiles and DT form a key part of the KS3 offering and are popular at both GCSE and A Level with students following the AQA Syllabus. This is a Part time teaching position, we would welcome applications from teachers who could offer 4 days per week. 

We are looking for a Textiles Teacher who can:

• Contribute to the creative vision of the department through the delivery of engaging lessons and exciting opportunities throughout the school.
• Work with the Head of Technology / SLT to monitor and evaluate the department’s schemes of work alongside development plans and departmental policies. 
• Ensure the students are fully supported, academically and pastorally, working closely with the Head of Technology / SLT 
• Work together with the Exams Officer to ensure that all tests, examinations and assessments are based on the department’s specification and are conducted fairly, providing extra time if required 
• Have knowledge of pupil’s achievements and progress in previous year groups, or schools, to ensure that this is used effectively to monitor student’s attainment in order to secure good progress in textiles
• Set expectations and targets for pupils and effectively monitor to ensure progress is being made
• Reflect on their own teaching skills and take appropriate action to continuously improve the quality of teaching and learning 
• Ensure assessment, curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for pupils of all ages and abilities, including special educational needs and EAL
• Monitor progress and evaluate the effects of any improvement strategies on teaching and learning by working alongside subject staff, analysing work and outcomes 
• Communicate and consult with parents and outside agencies, and organising subject related trips
• Ensure that internal examinations are set and marked by the required date and that results are entered into the school management system 
• Plan and teach interesting and engaging lessons, in keeping with the examination syllabuses (KS4 & 5)

In return we will offer you:

• A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
• Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
• Opportunities for further professional development
• Employee assistance provision
• Access to reduced educational fees for qualifying children
• A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community

Potential applicant visits are welcomed.  

Applications are invited to be submitted via our online application portal: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000649

The full Job Description can be obtained directly from the vacancies section on our school website - www.rookwoodschool.org/vacancies. 

Further information can be requested by emailing recruitment@rookwoodschool.org.

The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained therefore early submission of applications is recommended.

Rookwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, right to work in the UK, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment and two satisfactory references. 

All positions which involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).