Teacher of Design and Technology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Teacher Pension Scheme

Relocation package up to £8,000

Excellent CPD opportunities

Career progression within the Trust

Job summary

Brentwood County High School is seeking an enthusiastic Design and Technology teacher to join its department in the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The post starts in January 2027 and focuses on delivering engaging D&T lessons that build practical skills and critical thinking.

The successful candidate will help shape the department's development, uphold high expectations for all learners, and promote safeguarding and student welfare within the school community.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Design and Technology curriculum.
• Enthusiasm and creativity in the classroom.
• High expectations of all learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and challenging Design and Technology lessons.
• Develop students' practical skills.
• Encourage students to think critically and creatively.
• Set and maintain high expectations for all learners.
• Help every student achieve their best.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Design and Technology department.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Creativity in classroom

High expectations

Job description

This Design and Technology teaching post sits in the department at Brentwood County High School, a co-operative academy in the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust, and starts in January 2027. The work centres on planning engaging, challenging lessons that build practical skills and encourage students to think critically and creatively, with high expectations of every learner. The school welcomes both experienced teachers and early career teachers, and the department wants someone to help shape its development. Visa sponsorship is not available, and applications must be made on the school's own form rather than as a CV.

What the job involves

• Deliver engaging and challenging Design and Technology lessons
• Develop students' practical skills
• Encourage students to think critically and creatively
• Set and maintain high expectations for all learners
• Help every student achieve their best
• Contribute to the continued development of the Design and Technology department
• Contribute to the wider life of the school
• Promote the welfare of children and young people

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of the Design and Technology curriculum
• Enthusiasm and creativity in the classroom
• High expectations of all learners

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Satisfactory references

Other

• Commitment to excellent teaching and student success
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people

What’s offered

• Recognition of continuous service
• Automatic enrolment into the National Teacher Pension Scheme
• Relocation package of up to £8,000 where applicable
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Career progression throughout the Trust
• National Conditions of Service
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Wider support network including managing workloads and work-life balance