Teacher of Design & Technology

Sigmatrust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated and inspirational Teacher of Design & Technology. This role is perfect for both experienced and newly qualified teachers who are passionate about inspiring future generations. You'll have the opportunity to deliver engaging lessons and contribute to the overall development of students. The school is known for its supportive environment and robust professional development programs, ensuring you can flourish in your teaching career. Join a community that values every child's potential and aims to build bright futures together.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Free membership to Perkbox

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care plan

Annual free flu vaccination

Discounted gym membership

Discounted cinema tickets

Eligible for Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Design & Technology at KS3 and KS4 levels.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Design & Technology lessons.
• Engage students and adapt lessons to meet their needs.
• Contribute to the pastoral work of the school.

Skills

Teaching Design & Technology

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Pastoral Care

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

PAXMAN ACADEMY

TEACHER OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Full or part-time applications will be considered

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale

Actual Salary from: £31,650 – £49,084 (M1 – U3)

Start Date: 1st September 2025

The Role

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational teacher of Design & Technology. The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.

We believe that every child matters and by working collaboratively we can transform lives and Build Bright Futures. Paxman Academy opened to Year 7 students in September 2019 and is a co-educational, fully comprehensive 11-16 Academy with a PAN of 180. We are a heavily oversubscribed school which is held in high regard in the community. Our recent Ofsted inspection (Feb 24) rated our school as Good.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and deliver high quality, well-structured Design & Technology lessons to pupils at KS3 and KS4 level
• Deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons that are adapted and will engage students in the learning process.
• Maintain an understanding of curriculum developments in the subject
• Contribute to the pastoral work of the school through the role of Form Tutor

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

• Experience of teaching Design & Technology
• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring future generations
• Excellent teaching and learning practice, planning, delivering and evaluating successful lessons
• Experience of, and commitment to, the education of the whole person promoting social and emotional well-being in addition to academic development
• High expectations of students and colleagues
• Be prepared to teach other areas of the Design & Technology curriculum on occasion
• QTS is desirable for this post but not essential with the right candidate

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Paxman Academy?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary
• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan
• Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care plan
• Annual free flu vaccination
• Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please click on the ‘apply’ button.

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

• Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 14th May 2025
• Interviews will be held during the week beginning 19th May 2025

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.