Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to lead the Design & Technology department at this successful and growing academy from January 2026. This is a full-time, permanent post. Buckler's Mead Academy wishes to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic teacher with a passion for Design & Technology-based subjects. Having achieved excellent results in summer 2025, Buckler's Mead Academy is going from strength to strength. Our most recent Ofsted, in May 2024, judged us as a strong 'Good' in all areas.
Technology subjects are very popular and we welcome interest from applicants with a wide range of backgrounds and subject specialisms, including Textiles, 3D Product Design, Resistant Materials or Engineering. The successful candidate will ensure the continuation of high quality, engaging teaching which promotes a love of Technology subjects. They will have a passion and drive to ensure all students engage in a broad and balanced curriculum. We are looking for knowledgeable candidates who share our vision and values and will create a strategic, ambitious vision for the development and growth of the department, and take swift and effective steps to bring it to fruition.
Candidate Requirements
* Hard working and fully committed to the ethos of the academy.
* Confident in teaching Design & Technology subjects at KS3 and KS4.
* Enthusiastic and willing to try new ideas, taking responsibility for new initiatives.
* Keen to support the teaching of excellence by improving student outcomes.
* Someone with sky high expectations of students, whilst fully appreciating the need to provide encouragement and support to students of all abilities.
* Capable of working with staff from all areas of the academy, external agencies and partner schools.
* Interested in continuing professional development.
(Please see accompanying Job Description for further details of the duties and responsibilities of this post).
What we offer
In return we offer the opportunity to work with motivated students, the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development, plus the opportunity to work in a developing academy in a beautiful area of the South West. We invest in developing all of our staff. Having joined the Midsomer Norton Schools' Partnership in September 2021, we are part of a Trust which is often considered the 'market leader' in the South West for school improvement. The successful candidate will benefit from Trust-wide opportunities, such as early careers induction, CPD and working with colleagues across Trust schools.
Staff benefits include free on-site parking, membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme and access for all staff to the Employee Assistance Programme "Health Assured", a telephone-based advice, information and counselling service. A selection of meals, snacks and drinks is available for staff to purchase at lunch and break times.
Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
Buckler's Mead Academy is a highly inclusive academy, serving the east of Yeovil, Somerset. The campus is a no smoking site. The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to references and a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that we may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our Safer Recruitment and Due Diligence checks. Buckler's Mead Academy is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 13 OCTOBER 2025 (9.00 am)
(We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of applications.)
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