POST: Teacher of Design Technology LOCATION: Shireland Collegiate Academy SALARY: TMS/UPS REQUIRED FOR: September 2026 Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands. Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care. We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others. We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, creative and skilled teacher of Product Design who can inspire our students within our award-winning department. The department is a core subject at GCSE and is the most popular option opted for at A level with over 80 students studying Product Design in the Sixth Form. The department is amongst the highest performing subjects in the school and achieves outstanding GCSE and A level results. The department is well resourced in all areas, constantly developing and adapting to new technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching KS3, KS4 and A Level Product Design and experience of delivering projects across these key stages is essential. We are a design centered department and aim to deliver student centered projects that reflect students developing creativity. Students enjoy making real, functioning products from a wide range of materials including woods, metals, plastics and compliant materials too. It is therefore essential that applicants can demonstrate high level practical skills to facilitate pupils learning in this area, in addition to having creative design skills. The successful candidate must also be proficient in the use and application of 2D Design, CAD, demonstrate good understanding of CADCAM, use of laser cutters, 3D printers and various CNC machines. Experience of using Solidworks is desirable. The department was awarded the new DATA Design Mark in 2018, in recognition of the high-quality education provided. We have outstanding facilities including multiple CNC Trend Routers, CNC lathes, Metal Lathes, Wood Lathes, 3D printers of an industrial standard, and multiple laser cutters, as well as a broad range of the usual facilities across 4 workshops, a CNC room, and a design studio. Students attain highly in this subject at all levels and require the commitment of their teacher to support their learning in lessons and through extracurricular involvement as appropriate. Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity. Closing date: Friday 8th May 2026