Teacher of Product Design Job Leeds area,England UK,Education / Teaching

Overview

The College is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, high performing and enthusiastic individual to the full-time maternity cover post of Teacher of Product Design who will lead and inspire students. You should have a track record of outstanding success and be committed to providing the highest quality education for all students. Product Design is a highly successful and popular department with over 17 years of outstanding success.

The department has highly committed, enthusiastic, specialist staff and runs two courses: A Level Product Design (following the AQA specification) and CTEC in Art and Design following an architectural/interior design pathway. Currently 150 students are studying A level Product Design or CTEC Art and Design. The Product Design Department has an excellent reputation for innovation within the college and prides itself on its close links with higher education and both local and regional industry specialists.

The department has a purpose-built accommodation with some of the latest specialist IT and CNC facilities, which are used extensively including Google Sketchup, Solid Works and Tech Soft 2D design. There is a friendly and professional atmosphere within the department and a strong emphasis on encouraging a positive rapport between staff and students in the pursuit of academic success. There is a wealth of experience and professional knowledge and an encouragement to undertake CPD.

You will have a track record of outstanding success and be able to make a significant contribution to the future of Notre Dame within an inclusive environment, where we have a real commitment to the personal and academic development of all students.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

To provide high quality learning, teaching and assessment in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher and in accordance with the College's policies.
To follow the principles of Rosenshine to embed and further develop effective teaching and learning strategies.
To monitor and track each learner's achievement according to value added criteria, assessment and attendance in order to ensure each learner is able to fulfil their potential.
To contribute to the development of high-quality resources, including schemes of work and teaching, learning and assessment resources and strategies.
To contribute to the further development of the subject through enrichment, to maximise student's engagement.
To contribute to the planning activities of the department, reflecting the needs of the students and the aims and objectives of the College.
To embrace a varied range of teaching and learning styles appropriate to the post-16 learner through the development of a team culture including the appropriate integration of IT and online platforms into programmes of study.
To work as part of a team and to contribute to effective working relations.
To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher.
To undertake the assessment of students' work in accordance with the College's assessment policy.

Quality Assurance and Professional Development

To actively participate in staff development activities.
To participate in the College appraisal system.
To contribute to the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement.
To develop effective teaching and learning styles.
To contribute to and participate in the College's procedures for lesson observation.
To maintain accurate and up to date information concerning students and their progress.
To contribute to the College liaison and information events e.g. attendance at the Open Mornings.
To contribute to effective communication and consultation with parents of students when appropriate. This includes report writing and attendance at Parents' Consultation days or other occasions designated by the College.

Other

To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College's Mission and Ethos Statement.
To demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with College policy.
To have full regard for the College's Equality and Diversity and…


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