Overview
Teacher of Technology (Rushcliffe Spencer Academy)
Location: Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Boundary Road, Nottingham, NG2 7BW, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Education Phases: Secondary; Job Roles: Teacher; Working Patterns: Full-Time; Subjects: Design and technology, Food technology
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 14th October 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 16 or Friday 17 October 2025
Expected Working Start Date: January 2026
Is a Shared Job: No
About the school
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy is a highly successful 11-18 comprehensive school located in West Bridgford, Nottingham. It has been judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted and was reaccredited as a World Class School in 2021. The school prioritises pastoral care, academic success and extra-curricular enrichment, with opportunities for staff development and collaboration.
Role and responsibilities
A motivated, enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Technology is sought to start January 2026. A successful candidate would be able to teach Food & Textiles and Design Technology (with a Resistant Materials focus) at KS3, with the ability to teach Food at KS4 being desirable. There is flexibility within the curriculum to accommodate the specialism of the candidate.
The Technology faculty offers a breadth of courses and opportunities for pupils from KS3 to KS5. KS3 students study Design Technology and Food/Textiles weekly, covering Resistant Materials, CAD/CAM, Food & Nutrition and Textile designers and techniques. Experience with TechSoft 2D Design and 3D modelling software is desirable. At KS4, the academy offers GCSEs in OCR Food Preparation and Nutrition, AQA Art & Design – Textiles, AQA Design Technology and BTEC Construction, as well as A-Levels in AQA Product Design and AQA Art & Design – Textiles.
The ideal candidate will work within a dynamic, forward-thinking team focused on developing engaging learning experiences for students across the 11-18 age range. A passion for Technology and the ability to inspire and motivate students are essential. Applications are welcome from teachers at all career stages. For further information, contact Stephanie Hobbs (Head of Faculty) at shobbs@rushcliffespencer.org.uk.
Trust and safeguarding
Spencer Academies Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust and Sponsor of Academies. The Trust employs around 2,500 staff and serves nearly 18,000 students across the East Midlands. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check and Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offense to apply if barred from regulated activity relevant to children.
The Trust is committed to equality and diversity in employment and education provision. Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
Application process
The Spencer Academies Trust Safer recruitment policy requires applications to be submitted through the recruitment portal. CVs cannot be accepted. References are requested prior to interview. Closing date: Tuesday 14 October 2025. Interviews: Thursday 16 or Friday 17 October 2025. Early application is encouraged.
How to Apply: Applications are submitted through the Every Candidate Portal. New users should Register; existing users Sign In. You may also apply directly via the Apply Now button. A guide video is available at the provided link.
Video guide: https://vimeo.com/737845492/c1b8e43656
Safeguarding: All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including DBS clearance and Level 2 safeguarding training.
Benefits: Generous Teacher's Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured) and other benefits. For full details, see the Spencer Academies Trust employee benefits page.
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