Faculty Leader - Art, Design & Technology

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Shrewsbury seeks a passionate teacher specialising in Design & Technology or Food & Nutrition. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team and influence the curriculum, driving excellence in teaching and student outcomes across Key Stages 3 and 4. Successful applicants will need leadership skills, creativity, and a commitment to the wider school life, enhancing student engagement. Competitive salary and ongoing professional development are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training and career progression

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Specialising in Design & Technology or Food & Nutrition.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Commitment to high standards of student behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Shape a vibrant, creative curriculum.
• Drive excellence in teaching and student outcomes.
• Contribute to whole school priorities and improvement.

Skills

Outstanding classroom practitioner

Leadership and team development

High expectations of students

Creativity and problem-solving skills

Job description

Applicants Must Specialise in Design & Technology or Food & Nutrition

Permanent Contract – 1.0 FTE – Required from 1st September 2026

Salary L5 to L7 (dependent on experience)

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our thriving Art, Design & Technology Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist in Design & Technology or Food & Nutrition to shape a vibrant, creative curriculum and drive excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will combine exceptional subject expertise, innovative thinking, and strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire both staff and students. You will lead a committed team and play a key role as a member of the Extended Leadership Team, contributing to whole school priorities and improvement.

Applicants Must:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner, specialising in Design & Technology or Food & Nutrition.
• Have an ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Have high expectations of students’ learning, progress and behaviour.
• Be able to deliver an inspiring, ambitious and well sequenced curriculum across KS3 and KS4.
• Bring creativity, innovation and commitment to promoting enterprise, problem solving and practical skills.
• Be committed to contributing to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities, trips, and clubs.

What we can offer you:

The 3-18 Education Trust is a multi-academy trust with students aged from 3-18 and which works collaboratively to provide interesting and exciting opportunities for staff to share ideas, resources and expertise, for the benefit of the students. In addition to a comprehensive induction and a commitment to your ongoing training and career progression, we also offer a range of employee benefits. To find out more information please visit the Trust Website. An Applicant Information Pack and Application Form can be found on our website The Priory School or alternatively, these can be emailed or posted out to you. Please contact [e-mail] with any queries or if you would like this Information emailed to you.

Closing Date and Interviews

Closing date for applications is 9am Friday 6th March 2026. Interviews will take place on Friday 13th March 2026.

The 3-18 Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013, 2020 and 2023). Guidance on disclosing convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Under the Immigration Act 2016, candidates for customer‑facing roles must meet the necessary standard of spoken English. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Employment is subject to medical fitness, satisfactory references, right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check. Online checks will be carried out on successful applicants.

Attached documents

Applicant Information Pack; Advert.