Technical Teacher Job at Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom Full Time NEW

Kibble is a specialist child and youth care charity and a leading social enterprise. For over 160 years we have been supporting children and young people (aged 5 26), many of whom have experienced significant trauma or adversity. Through our integrated services and dedicated support, providing a safe and stable environment, Kibble helps young people who have complex social, emotional, behavioural and educational needs move forward to lead healthy and fulfilled lives.

Kibble are looking to recruit an experienced Technical Teacher. Successful candidates will be registered or eligible for registration with the GTC (Scotland) and keen to gain experience of working with children and young people with additional support needs.

What is the job Function?

As a teacher at Kibble you will be part of a friendly, supportive and creative team. Small class sizes (6 pupils) allow our learners to meet their maximum potential. Personalised Learning Plans ensure you can deliver the appropriate qualifications to learners based on their needs. You will be well versed in differentiation and personalisation of education and deliver inspiring and engaging lessons to enthuse often reluctant learners.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with our secondary aged learners who access Kibble’s Education services, working across Curriculum for Excellence and delivering National Qualifications as well as Wider Achievement Qualifications.

Qualifications And Experience

The successful candidate should

• have a teaching qualification in Craft and Design, Design and Technology, Technical Education or another relevant Technologies subject
• have full registration with The General Teaching Council for Scotland or Provisional Registration if Probationary period has not yet been completed have a recognised teaching qualification specific to Secondary Education.
• have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all stages of the secondary curriculum
• show commitment to curricular development
• be skilled in the delivery of high-quality learning and teaching in Craft and Design Technologies
• have sound knowledge of safe working practices relevant to practical technologies subjects
• have a working knowledge of current subject-related curriculum developments
• hold some experience of preparing learners for practical and design-based assessment tasks
• be an effective communicator both orally and in writing
• demonstrate a clear commitment to continuing professional development
• show commitment and enthusiasm for the subject and possess the ability to motivate learners
• be willing to contribute to the wider school and Kibble community through inter-disciplinary initiatives
• be committed to the pastoral welfare of pupils
• be proficient in the use ICT to enhance learning and teaching
• motivate, encourage and support others.
• make effective use of time, personnel and resources.
• show aptitude for decision making and acting on initiative.

What do we offer?

Access to the Teacher Superannuation Fund, and employee benefits including cash4health, employee assistance programme, free parking, free meals, gym membership, plus access to onsite physio.