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Teacher of Design and Technology

Teacher of Design and Technology

Queen's Gate School

Kensington and Chelsea

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2015
Apply by:
14 April 2015

Job overview

Queen’s Gate is a thriving GSA day school for girls aged 4 -18 and is ideally situated in Central London to take advantage of the many educational opportunities on offer.

We require from 1st September 2015, a well-qualified teacher of Design and Technology to teach the subject at all levels in our Senior School up to and including A Level. The successful candidate will ideally be required to teach KS3 Design and Technology, GCSE Product Design (OCR), A Level Product (OCR).

Candidates should have a good working knowledge of CAD/CAM software and be confident with model-making in a range of materials. Specialist knowledge or a background in Product Design would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to have passion for the subject, an inspiring approach to teaching and a commitment to the promotion of high standards. He/she will also be expected to become involved in the pastoral life of our School as well as contributing to our extra-curricular programme.

Candidates invited for interview will be required to bring a portfolio of their own work and of the work of students they have taught.

Application forms, a person specification and job description may be downloaded from our website www.queensgate.org.uk or requested from School. When completed these should be sent together with a letter of application to the Principal, Queen’s Gate School, 133 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5LE or by email to recruitment@queensgate.org.uk to arrive no later than Tuesday, 14th April 2015.

Closing date: Tuesday, 14th April 2015.

Queen’s Gate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced DBS checks and have references taken up with previous employers.

Queen's Gate School
www.queensgate.org.uk

About Queen's Gate School

Queen's Gate School is an all-through independent day school for girls aged 4-18, housed in five Victorian buildings in South Kensington, London. There are around 500 pupils on roll, with a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of the city.

Queen's Gate School was founded in 1891 by Miss Eleanor Beatrice Wyatt in her parents' home. The present site was acquired in 2005. The school is an educational trust overseen by a board of governors.

Principal

Miss Amy Wallace

Values and vision

Queen's Gate School has high expectations and a commitment to ensuring that each girl achieves academic success, whatever her ability. It aims to create a secure, happy yet stimulating environment in which each pupil can realise her potential and develop a love of learning both in and out of the classroom. The development of self-discipline is promoted in an atmosphere where freedom of thought and ideas can flourish.

Great emphasis is placed on courtesy and concern for others. Girls are encouraged to take part in charitable work in their local community and further afield, enabling them to become responsible citizens.

ISI report

“Queen’s Gate is successful in achieving its aim to offer an education for life in a challenging environment where sound values and individuality are nurtured within a supportive environment. The happy, friendly atmosphere is palpable throughout the school.  Pupils of all ages and abilities, including those with SEND or EAL, make good progress and achieve well.”

View Queen’s Gate School’s latest ISI report

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Applications closed