Teacher of Design & Technology

Creative Education Trust; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust is seeking an effective Teacher of Design & Technology to join their Design & Art Faculty in Rugeley. The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status and possess a genuine passion for teaching. You will be part of a committed team delivering innovative lessons. This is a permanent, full-time position starting in September 2025, with competitive benefits. Applications can be submitted through the school's website.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive teaching environment

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status with a degree in a related discipline.
• Experience of teaching Engineering is desirable but not essential.
• Have a genuine passion for every student's potential.
• Set high expectations and be a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Bring passion for teaching to life in the classroom.
• Tailor lessons to students' needs.
• Deliver innovative and inspirational lessons.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Passion for teaching

Strategic thinking

Positive role modeling

Education

Degree in a related discipline

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and innovative Teacher of Design & Technology? We are seeking an effective and highly motivated teacher to join our Design & Art Faculty.

Job Title: Teacher of Design & Technology

Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire

Salary: MPS/UPS

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025

Interview Date: tbc

About You

As a Teacher of Design & Technology, at The Hart School you will bring your passion for teaching to life in the classroom. Our ideal candidate would:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status with a degree in a related discipline
• Desirable to have experience of teaching Engineering, but not essential
• Have a genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every student
• Have the ability to think strategically about classroom practice and tailoring lessons to students needs
• Set high expectations and be a positive role model – consistently demonstrating the positive attitudes, values and behaviours which we expect of pupils.

About The Design Team

Our Design & Art Faculty comprises 9 teaching staff and 2 technical support staff, who are all subject specialists. It is a strong and experienced team who are committed to delivering innovative and inspirational lessons to all students. The subjects offered by the team include Graphic Design, Product Development, Food Technology, Photography, Art & Design and Engineering.

About Our School

Curious about what makes The Hart School special? We warmly invite you to explore our ethos and discover what it's like to be part of our community on our website.

Discover More About Our Trust

We encourage you to learn more about our trust's culture, the continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities we offer, and the benefits available to our colleagues. Visit our Trust website to explore these aspects in detail and see how we support our staff in their professional journey.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at [e-mail], and we'll be delighted to assist you.

Essential Information

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe; we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves. We have a wide range of benefits that you are more than welcome to explore further in our Staff Benefits brochure attached.

• Closing date for applications: We will interview candidates as and when applications are received and reserve the right to close this job advert early if we adequately fill the position. It is advised that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.