“If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.” - Ken Robinson We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Technology to join our successful department at Hazel Grove High School. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons that develop creativity, technical skills, and a passion for design. Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher or an experienced Teacher, we welcome individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality, engaging Design and Technology lessons that foster curiosity and academic success. Across Years 7–9, students build their skills and independence within the Design Technology curriculum through engaging, practical learning. In Year 7, they are introduced to specialist environments and develop confidence and enthusiasm for the subject. By Year 8, they expand their problem‑solving and practical abilities by working with a range of materials and ingredients to create products for specific target markets. In Year 9, students explore new technologies such as electronic components and CAD/CAM, learning to work to industry standards across Food and Nutrition, Design & Technology and Textiles. A focus on quality control, cultural understanding and real‑world applications helps inspire a love of learning and offers insight into professional design practice. For further details on the role, including key skills and experience required, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached below. To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. The Laurus Trust recognises the importance of employees' work/life balance. A better work-life balance can increase staff motivation, reduce employee stress, improve performance and productivity and make employment more accessible for more people. Where it is possible and practical, we will accommodate flexible arrangements from day 1, which may involve job sharing, part-time working, bespoke timetabling or a nine-day fortnight. If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our students by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you. Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process. We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date. Disability Confident Employer We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.