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Overview
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of Design & Technology at Claremont. As DT Teacher, you will carry out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with Claremont's policies and under the direction of the academic team, delivering high‑quality DT education from Year 7 through to A‑Level and playing a full part in the co‑curricular and pastoral life of the school.
You will work with students across the full Y7–13 age range, spanning both our Senior and Prep School sites — and you will do so at a genuinely formative moment for the subject. DT is newly established at Y7/8, backed by fresh investment in facilities and materials, and this role carries the lead in taking it forward: building the curriculum, culture and ambition of DT lower down the school while sustaining the excellent standards that already define it further up.
Few posts offer this degree of ownership — you won't just teach DT at Claremont, you'll help build it. As part of the International Schools Partnership, you'll also join a global community of over 120 schools, opening up opportunities for professional development, collaboration with DT specialists across the group, and career progression beyond Claremont itself.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver the appropriate curriculum, from Y7‑13, as outlined by the Head of Faculty.
- Contribute to the review, development and management of the Department’s curriculum as required by the Head of Faculty.
- Work within the framework provided by the school’s policy statements to fulfil the general aims and objectives of Claremont School.
Key Tasks
- Teach Design & Technology up to and including A Level, in line with departmental schemes of work.
- Contribute to the development of the curriculum in line with the expectations of the Head of Faculty.
- Oversee and organise the resources for each group of students you teach within the resource parameters of the department.
- Prepare, amend and contribute to the scheme of work, organise trips and visits and deliver basic subject analysis.
- Deliver teaching of a high standard.
- Ensure all students make excellent progress in their learning.
- Maintain standards of discipline in line with Claremont’s policies.
- Ensure classrooms used remain tidy, orderly and conducive to good learning.
- Manage all equipment and resources within the subject area, including ordering of materials for students.
- Maintain the highest possible standards of health & safety within the DT classroom area.
- Work with the facilities team to ensure health & safety compliance in the classroom area and inform line manager of any potential issues.
- Maintain risk assessments for all equipment and resources in your subject area.
- Complete all student assessment requirements, including the regular marking of homework, assessments and coursework as appropriate.
- Continually update knowledge and understanding of the department’s curriculum through personal reading, research and training.
- Attend required meetings with colleagues and parents relative to duties outlined in this job description.
- Attend and participate at INSET and mandatory training.
- Participate in allocated staff duties, staff meetings and whole school events.
- Advise the Head of Faculty on resources required to enable effective teaching of the subject.
Pastoral Responsibilities
- Attend major school events (including occasional evenings and weekends).
- Represent your academic department at parents’ evenings and open days.
- Take part in the pastoral arrangements at Claremont, including attendance at Assemblies.
- Perform the tasks and duties of a Form Tutor.
Other Considerations
- Undertake such other duties as the Deputy Principal and Principal may reasonably request.
- Contribute to the co‑curricular programme of Claremont School.
- Continue the roles outlined in this job description to the highest level.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified teacher status (QTS).
- Relevant subject degree.
- Strong technical knowledge and proactive approach towards continuing professional development.
- Articulate, communicative, and strong attention to detail.
- Works well as part of a team.
- Organisation skills: well organised and able to prioritise tasks.
- Flexible, "can do" attitude.
Benefits
- A varied role, within a fast‑paced environment.
- A supportive and friendly team.
- Remission of fees in line with the School fees discount policy.
- Free dining and refreshments during term time.
- Free on‑site parking.
- A walk away from Bodiam Castle.
- Employee Assistance Programme – a 24‑hour individual assistance programme.
- Company Pension.
- Access to iSP Learning Hub – an online professional development platform with hundreds of courses to widen your knowledge and support career growth.
- Part of the ISP group of schools, with opportunities for international career development and international learning opportunities.