Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, Wellingborough, Northants
Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range
Full time
Required for September 2026
If inspiring young designers through creativity, craft and hands‑on innovation excites you, this role offers the perfect place to do it — empowering you to guide students as they experiment, problem‑solve and bring their ideas to life.
About the Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver creative, practical textiles lessons that inspire learners to develop strong technical skills, confidence, and curiosity. By guiding projects, demonstrating safe and effective use of textiles equipment, and encouraging experimentation with materials and techniques, you will support students in bringing their textile ideas to life. Through your teaching, learners will gain a deeper understanding of how textiles design influences the products we use and the world around us.
Key priorities for the role include:
* Opportunity to teach across a range of DT specialisms depending on experience
* Responsible for delivering engaging practical and theoretical lessons
* Supporting students to develop technical skills, creativity and problem‑solving ability
* Contributing to the development of the DT curriculum and departmental resources
* Supporting students in assessments and examination preparation
About the Department
You will work in a collaborative and supportive Design and Technology department which embraces new technologies and evolving design practices. Staff in the team work closely together to share ideas, develop resources and support one another. The curriculum is designed to develop creativity, practical skills and real‑world problem solving. There is a strong emphasis on developing resilience, curiosity and independence in students, who engage with a range of materials, processes and emerging technologies.
Colleague Statement
“Design and Technology stands out because of the enthusiasm our students bring to each specialism and the way new technologies shape our work. As a team we collaborate, share ideas and continually develop our practice.”
— A. Gray, Head of Design & Technology
About the School
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is an 11–18 mixed secondary school and Sixth Form, located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The Academy has a strong reputation for academic success and consistently achieves outcomes above national averages.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged the Academy to be Good overall, with Outstanding personal development and sixth‑form provision.
Staff at Hatton benefit from:
* Working with a diverse community of colleagues across the Academy
* Flexible & Supportive work environment
About the Trust
We are a family of schools committed to outstanding education and improving life chances for every child. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, integrity, and ambition, with a clear focus on inclusion and high expectations.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving Academy where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to develop professionally. We are looking for a teacher who shares our ambition to provide exceptional education and who is excited to contribute to a creative department that continues to grow, innovate and inspire students.
For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Alastair Mitchell, Co‑Principal on mitchella@hattonacademy.org.uk. To apply for this post, please go to
Closing date for receipt of applications: 9am on Monday 20th April 2026
Hatton Academies Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Bureau Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.
Location The Pyghtle, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 4RP, UK
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