Lead Teacher for Design & Technology

Unity Schools Partnership; Brandon; On-site; GBP 3,300 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Schools Partnership is seeking an exceptional Lead Teacher of Design & Technology to transform the life chances of our students at Breckland School in the Brandon area. The role sits within the Creative Arts Faculty, which includes DT, Art, Textiles, Food and Music, and involves strong collaboration to embed an integrated curriculum.

The post requires leadership of a 590-student cohort, a commitment to high standards, and an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Design & Technology department within the Creative Arts Faculty.
• Promote opportunities to develop students' love of engineering and technology.
• Support students in working towards STEM and CREST awards in Year 9.

Job description

Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR2a (£3,650 per annum)

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Lead Teacher of Design & Technology who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our students.

We are looking for a highly effective colleague who works hard and has high standards. We have 590 students on roll. The Creative Arts Faculty is made up of five subjects; DT, Art, Textiles, Food, and Music.

We are an outward thinking team, striving for constant improvement, to be the best we can be. We all work closely together, finding links within each subject and promoting these through our integrated curriculum. Exam results within the faculty are good and improving, and students enjoy their learning in Creative Arts.

Breckland School is a good and improving school well regarded by the local community with whom it works closely.

Staff enjoy working here and our students are well behaved and keen to learn.

Our shared pedagogy is rooted in cognitive science and evidence informed to get the very best out of our students. The school uses consistent codified pedagogy that is highly effective with students, we will share this with you prior to interview.

This September we introduced a new KS3 co-curricular initiative, within our school timetable, to provide students wishing to have an increased focus on aspects of our curriculum time to broaden their experience and deepen the love of the subject. For DT this means joining the STEM team to support opportunities to develop a love of engineering and technological advancement within our students’ lives and helping students work towards their STEM and CREST awards in Yr 9.

Breckland School is committed equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Closing Date: 09:00am, Thursday 15th October 2026

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.