Rednock School is seeking to appoint an ambitious team player to join our Design Technology (DT) team from January 2026, as a Teacher of Design Technology. We are looking to consolidate and build on our good practice and look forward to welcoming a new member to the department.
This role is both suitable for an experienced teacher or Early Careers Teacher (ECT) who is committed to engaging and motivating students. Our team currently consists of 5 specialist DT teachers (2 DT, 2 Food and 1 Textiles) who are supported by two technicians (1 DT and 1 Food/Textiles). The department consists of a range of specialist classrooms.
We are seeking an inspirational and suitably qualified Teacher of DT who is capable of teaching in all DT areas at Key Stage 3 and up to KS5 in Product Design. We are a very popular subject and currently deliver the AQA GCSE in Design Technology, which we deliver to 6 classes, and the AQA A Level in Design Technology: Product Design at post-16.
You will be passionate about your subject, with high expectations for our students and aspirations of progression for yourself. In return, we can offer you enthusiastic students, a superb building, and excellent career development. We are a rural 11-18 comprehensive school, with excellent road links and spectacular views over rolling hills.
The fixed term post is open to part time or full time, and is starting from January 2026 until August 2026, with the opportunity of review to permanent at the end of the fixed term. The closing date for applications is 09:00am Wednesday 24th September, and interviews will be held the following week. We may interview suitable candidates throughout the advertised period and reserve the right to close the vacancy early and appoint before the deadline if we receive sufficient applications. You are encouraged to apply without delay, and we are looking forward to hearing from you
Further details about the school are available on our website. Thank you for your interest in this role and our school. To apply, please visit our website vacancies and complete an application form and a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, outlining how your qualities and experiences have prepared you for this role. An application form must be completed as part of our school recruitment process. Thank you for your interest in the role and our school, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Safeguarding Statement Rednock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with KCSIE. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Each school role involves regular contact with students and therefore you will receive safeguarding training as part of your role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,916.00-£45,352.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* On-site parking
Education:
* Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person