Teacher of Technology (Design Technology)

Kenilworth School and Sixth Form; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive team

Enrichment programme

Employee well-being benefits

Job summary

Kenilworth School and Sixth Form in Kenilworth seeks a permanent Teacher of Technology (DT) with an immediate start or January 2027. You will teach across KS3 and KS4, with A Level teaching desirable and ECTs welcome. The department offers modern facilities and strong professional development.

We value aspirational, innovative teaching and provide an engaging learning environment with opportunities for collaboration, CPD, and contribution to a forward-looking curriculum.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach across KS3 and KS4; A Level teaching desirable.
• ECTs welcome or experienced teachers.
• A aspirational, innovative approach to teaching and learning.
• Willingness to consider reduced timetable if required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Technology across KS3 and KS4; contribute to curriculum delivery.
• Collaborate with department and wider school to support student learning.
• Develop engaging lessons and assess learning outcomes.
• Support enrichment activities and CPD opportunities.

Skills

KS3 teaching

KS4 teaching

A Level teaching

Job description

Teacher of Technology (DT)

Salary MPS/UPS

Immediate start or January 2027

The Trust

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust has a vacancy for a permanent Teacher of Technology in DT with an immediate start or January 2027. We can offer A Level and Level 3 teaching. The vacancy is based at Kenilworth School and Sixth Form.

Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is the only secondary school in the community of Kenilworth, is oversubscribed with engaged and motivated pupils. Since September 2023, Kenilworth School and Sixth Form has been based in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art campus on Glasshouse Lane, offering staff and students an exceptional modern and prestigious environment for teaching and learning.

The Technology Department is split over three floors, comprising of 3 workshops (one with attached laser cutting room), 1 CAD/ CAM classroom, 2 Food preparation and Nutrition classrooms, 3 Textiles classrooms, 1 large Technology staff base and 3 prep rooms. All classrooms are fully equipped with large interactive TV screens.

Ofsted rated the school as Outstanding in November 2023, maintaining our rating from 2013. The school is well resourced to support the delivery of the subject. The post holder will join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development.

Our educational ethos encourages our students to be responsive, resilient, to have reasoning, be reflective and resourceful in their learning.

The Department

There are a total of seven teachers in the department and it is well supported by two dedicated Technology Technicians.

The Role

As a Teacher of Technology, you will join a focussed, forward-thinking department.

The successful applicant should be aspirational, innovative and have a genuine engaging enthusiasm for the teaching and learning of Technology.

For the right candidate we can consider a reduced timetable if required.

We are looking for someone who can teach across KS3 and KS4, and the ability to teach A Level would be desirable, but not essential.

We would welcome applications from ECTs or experienced teachers.

We can offer you:

• Excellent CPD opportunities
• A supportive team of colleagues within the Department and across the school
• A positive, community school environment with an innovative learning culture
• A dedicated and forward-looking management team, with highly skilled staff upholding high expectations and aspirations for our students
• Shared on-line resources to support the development of student learning
• A wide enrichment programme in which you can participate
• Employee well-being benefits via our Health Employee Assistant programme (Benenden) which includes 24/7 access to a GP, mental health well-being, private medical care, discounts on the high street and gyms, free use of the on-site gym, a laptop and on-site parking and electric car charging points.

Safeguarding

The Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and parents to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check and obtain membership of the DBS update Service.

Closing date Monday 21 September 2026 at 9am