Teacher of Design & Technology

Meridian Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Meridian Trust in Peterborough is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Technology to join their innovative team. This role presents an excellent opportunity for both experienced and early career teachers, particularly those with industry experience, to thrive in a supportive environment.

Applicants will engage students across key stages 3, 4, and 5, delivering a unique and technical curriculum. Meridian Trust focuses on developing the workforce for the future with a commitment to STEM education.

Exceptional training and CPD opportunities are provided to enhance teaching skills in a state-of-the-art campus dedicated to engineering and technology.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach across key stages 3, 4, and 5.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Evidence of securing high outcomes from students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching and pastoral support to all students.
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils.
• Contribute to and adhere to the subject schemes of work.

Skills

Outstanding subject knowledge

Adaptive Teaching

IT for teaching

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in specialist subject

Job description

Salary: MPS/UPS (a TLR and/or recruitment allowance may be available for a suitably qualified candidate)

Hours: Core school hours

We have an excellent opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of Technology to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at GPUTC for Sept 26. This is an ideal position for either an experienced or early careers teacher who wishes to develop their practice in a supportive and innovative environment. Applications will be considered from those who have had previous teaching experience in industry and educational establishments but are not yet qualified and would be prepared to undertake qualifications to teach.

We are proud to be Peterborough's first STEM school, giving young people the chance to follow a unique academic and technical curriculum into higher education or the world of work. Our £25 million campus was opened in September 2016 and has rapidly established itself as one of the highest performing schools in the area. Our campus includes industry-standard workshops and IT design studios, as well as specialist science labs and state of the art digital engineering equipment.

We are the area’s leading educational establishment for the engineers, architects, scientists and designers of the future, specialising in educating the tech-savvy workforce required for the evolving modern world, in fact over 80% of our leavers continue to study or work in STEM.

Our workshops are not the normal school offering, as we boast CNC Lathes, Mills, Routers, Engravers, Laser Cutters, 3D Printers (FDM and Resin), Manual Lathes and Milling Machines, Forging, Casting, Welding (actual and Augmented Reality) all in addition to the more traditional product design workshop equipment. You will have the opportunity to deliver projects involving Stem Racing (formally F1 in Schools), Green Power Racing, plus electronics and robotics including Lego EV3, Vex, plus physical computing (Arduino and Raspberry Pi). We offer extensive CPD opportunities to upskill on the above equipment.

We are committed to working with business and industry. Our partners working with us on a range of projects include CAT/Perkins, Baker Perkins, Howden Turbo, GCE Hire Fleet, Lawrence David, Photocentric, Amazon, Anglian Water and Anglia Ruskin University.

The successful applicant will work within a friendly and supportive, well-established, expanding team of specialist teachers with exceptional industrial experience.

You'll have the opportunity to teach across key stages 3,4&5. Qualifications delivered in the faculty include OCR Cambridge Nationals (Engineering Design and Engineering Manufacture), GCSE Product Design, A Level Product Design and ‘T-Level Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)’ qualification which means much more active engagement with employers and industry.

The opportunity to:

• be an excellent classroom practitioner committed to Extending the Boundaries of Learning. GPUTC is committed to working with employers and comprehensive career education
• work closely with your subject team to contribute and adhere to the subject schemes of work
• set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils in all age ranges including a significant increase of students aged 16-18
• play an active role in the maintenance of exceptional student behaviour
• deliver high quality teaching and pastoral support to all students

The ideal candidate:

• An excellent classroom practitioner with outstanding subject knowledge
• An ability to use Adaptive Teaching to support all learners
• Able to teach pupils across all key stages with training in the new T level qualification
• Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject. Applications will be considered from those who have previous teaching experience in industry and are willing to undertake qualifications to teach
• Evidence of securing high outcomes from students
• Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support
• An excellent understanding and commitment to teaching standards, with the ability to provide stimulating and engaging learning experiences
• Ability to foster, promote, and maintain good relationships
• An excellent communicator and team player
• A creative thinker, with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work
• Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust Schools

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Benefits

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below or contact [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is: 28 June 2026