Teacher of Design & Technology

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspirational Design and Technology Teacher to join our successful, hard working, supportive and friendly DT team.

You will have the opportunity to teach across the full age and ability range, working as part of a team delivering KS3 schemes of learning in Product Design, Engineering, CAD, textiles and food. Expertise in all areas is not a requirement, but a willingness to be flexible and an appetite to learn is.

The faculty is well supported and students opting to take a D&T subject at KS4 is strong. The subject is well resourced with modern accommodation and equipment including a laser cutter and 3D printers.

It is an exciting time to join the team as we develop our curriculum further. An ability to teach either RM, Food, Engineering/Construction at KS4 would be desirable.

If you are passionate about Design and Technology and possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students, we look forward to hearing from you.

• Plan teaching to achieve progression in students' learning.


• Set tasks, including homework, which challenge students and ensure a high level of interest.


• Identifying the needs of individuals and groups within the class, taking note of individual education plans and the requirements of the code of practice, tailoring the teaching to take account of their identified needs.


The successful candidate will have;

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).


• A passion for specialist subject.


• An ability to teach across a range of students of different ages and abilities.


We are a flexible employer and will do our best to accommodate all types of working, so please do apply. We are an employer who takes staff workload seriously. We work together as one team to support each other, with the added benefit of being a part of a large Trust in the local area with opportunities that reflect this.

As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -

The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.

Healthshield - A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.

Discounted nursery fees at our Academy pre schools.

CPD opportunities both internally & externally.

A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.

About The Priory Learning Trust:

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.

At our heart is a passion to put 'Students First' and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also 'cherish' our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence. We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as 'Spent' under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.