Design Technology Teacher

Avanti Grange Secondary School; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking secondary school dedicated to nurturing creativity and innovation in students. As a Design & Technology teacher, you will inspire the next generation through hands-on learning and meaningful relationships. With a strong emphasis on student well-being and professional development, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners while being part of a passionate team committed to educational excellence.

Benefits

Great opportunities for professional development

Teacher pension scheme

O2 discounts

Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

Eligible for NUS Card

CSSC membership

Well-being programs

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Qualifications

• QTS qualified with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.
• Ability to inspire students and manage classroom behavior.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and prepare teaching materials.
• Promote student well-being and manage classroom behavior.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with parents.

Skills

Creative Teaching

Classroom Management

Curriculum Delivery

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Subject

Job description

About us and the role

Are you a creative and enthusiastic Design & Technology teacher with a passion for inspiring the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and makers? We are seeking an exceptional Teacher to join our forward-thinking team and bring the D&T curriculum to life through engaging, practical, and purposeful learning.

You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality lessons, nurturing student creativity, and ensuring all learners, regardless of background, thrive academically and personally.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ECT with vision and energy, we welcome your application if you're ready to make a real difference through hands-on learning, innovative project work, and meaningful relationships.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Avanti Grange is Bishop’s Stortford’s newest secondary school. Our state-of-the-art campus serves families from Stortford, Stanstead, Farnham and many other neighbouring villages. We are fortunate to have an incredible team of staff, that are creative, hard-working and inspired to develop leaders of the future.

Avanti Grange is a non-faith, co-educational, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. “Working at Avanti Grange, has been a breath of fresh air, not only is it like a family, but the vision of the school is so clear, and everyone is working towards it.” - Maths Teacher

Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.

We encourage students to value self, others and the environment and empower them to be effective learners as well as good and responsible citizens. This is all underpinned by a learning environment that allows all staff and pupils to grow, thrive and become the best versions of themselves.

Principal Quote:

“The school has an exceptionally strong pastoral system which prioritises impeccable behaviour for learning and student wellbeing. Student wellbeing is supported in several ways including timetabled yoga and meditation lessons as well as the opportunity for residential retreats.” - Rhys Jones, Principal Year Groups: Year 7 – Year 13 (Currently to Year 8)

What will you do?

• Deliver the curriculum, prepare teaching materials, and ensure high standards of literacy and student progress.
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment, manage classroom behaviour, and promote student well-being.
• Collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and communicate effectively with parents and external bodies.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development
• Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• QTS Qualified
• Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant subject or allied subject
• Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team- whether led or leading
• Shows initiative and takes personal responsibility for their own actions with the motivation to work very hard, embrace any activity that is in the interests of protecting and education children and to continually raise standards. Can initiate, complete and finish; be effectively strategic and where appropriate, innovative

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.