Teacher of Technology

Longsands Academy; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected secondary school in St. Neots is looking for a qualified teacher to deliver engaging lessons in Design & Technology, Food, and Construction. The ideal candidate should have QTS and a solid understanding of health & safety. Responsibilities include fostering a positive classroom climate and collaborating on curriculum development. The role is supported by a forward-thinking faculty with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Access to high-quality CPD

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Strong classroom practice in DT, Food, Design, and Construction.
• Ability to design practical projects and sequence curricula effectively.
• Experience with assessment and driving progress through data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Uphold safeguarding and professional standards at the school.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching resources.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum design

Health & safety knowledge

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across DT, Food, Design and Construction, aligned to curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Lead practical learning in workshops and kitchens with robust health & safety practice (including risk assessment, machinery use, and food hygiene).
• Contribute to curriculum development-updating schemes of learning, projects and assessments that build skills, creativity and progression.
• Track and improve pupil outcomes through effective feedback, responsive teaching and targeted intervention.
• Foster a positive classroom climate that promotes inclusion, resilience and a love of learning.
• Champion Construction within the faculty-developing projects, qualifications/routes, employer links and progression pathways.
• Support enrichment (e.g., clubs, competitions, STEM/CREST, employer challenges, showcases, trips).
• Collaborate with colleagues to resources, moderate standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Engage with parents/carers, colleagues and external partners to support student success.
• Uphold safeguarding, professional standards and the ethos of the school and trust.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and strong classroom practice.
• Confidence and competence to teach across DT, Food, Design and Construction.
• Solid understanding of health & safety, workshop/kitchen management and risk assessment (e.g., COSHH, machinery guards, food safety).
• Ability to design rigorous, sequenced curricula and deliver practical projects that build knowledge and skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and high expectations for all learners.
• Effective use of assessment, data and feedback to drive progress.
• Team player with excellent communication, organisation and reflective practice.

Desirable

• Experience or certification relevant to Construction (e.g., construction crafts, built environment, CAD/CAM, site practice or trade competencies).
• Experience with KS5 courses (e.g., Product Design or Vocational/Technical pathways).
• Industry links and willingness to develop employer partnerships, site visits and masterclasses.
• Additional workshop/kitchen qualifications (e.g., H&S, food hygiene L2/3, machinery training).
• Experience running enrichment or competitions.

About Longsands

Longsands is a high-achieving, inclusive 11-18 secondary school with a strong reputation for excellent pastoral care and academic standards. We are proud of our broad curriculum, rich co-curricular offer and our commitment to ensuring every pupil is known, valued and supported to achieve their best. Our Technology faculty is well-resourced, collaborative and ambitious – offering Design & Technology, Food, Product Design and Construction pathways that prepare students with practical skills, creativity, and industry awareness.

Benefits

• A supportive, forward-thinking Technology faculty with modern facilities and resources.
• High-quality CPD, coaching and clear pathways for progression.
• A culture of collaboration, trust and professional autonomy.
• Opportunities to shape and grow our Construction offer and wider Technology curriculum.
• Access to trust-wide networks, subject communities and enrichment initiatives.