Teacher of Design Technology

Heritage High School; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay

Discounted healthcare

Gym membership

Career pension scheme

Job summary

Heritage High School is seeking a capable Teacher of Design Technology to join our team. You will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons, planning curriculum, and driving student achievement across key stages.

We welcome educators who are passionate about Design Technology and are committed to creating high-quality learning experiences for all students. This role requires in-person attendance at the school.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Design Technology with a drive to improve student outcomes.
• Ability to plan ahead and develop an engaging curriculum.
• Commitment to delivering engaging lessons that motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design Technology to students across key stages.
• Develop and deliver an engaging curriculum for the department.
• Inspire and motivate students to achieve their best outcomes.

Skills

Design Technology

Job description

TEACHER OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Grade and Salary: MPS / UPS

Working pattern: 1 FTE

Contract term: Permanent

The School:

Heritage High School is a happy, safe and stimulating place to work and learn and it is our determination to continually improve that sets us apart from other schools. We believe that learning should be fun, challenging and stimulating and the quality of our people lies at the heart of achieving our goals.

The role:

Heritage High School are looking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Design Technology to join their team. The successful candidate will join a team of effective, hardworking professionals, committed to providing an outstanding education for all students. The ideal candidate will join the popular subject and help to develop and motivate students to gain their best outcomes. This role is perfect for an individual who is committed to students’ learning and ensuring they each achieve their full potential by consistently delivering engaging lessons.

The person:

We are looking to appoint an excellent teacher who has a real passion for their subject area with the drive to improving the outcomes of students at all key stages. They will be organised, able to plan ahead and have the ability to develop an engaging curriculum, continuing to develop the established success of the popular subject and department. They will have creative ideas and set challenges that motivate students both inside and outside the classroom.

Teaching roles: Applicants must be able to attend the school in person if selected for interview.

Applications must arrive by: Monday 05 October 2026 at midday.

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 09 October 2026.

Why join us?

There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.

We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well-motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.

We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

We offer:

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership, and extensive high street retail discounts.
• Entry to attractive career average pension schemes.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals and wonderful students.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• A range of support mechanisms and benefits to employees. The Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter, and we take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.