Sir John Talbot's School · Whitchurch, West Midlands
Teacher of Design Technology (Resistant Materials/ and or Design Technology Food) Creative and Applied Learning Faculty Do you have a passion for enabling students to think creatively, solve real-world problems, and develop the practical and technical skills needed to design, make and evaluate high-quality outcomes? Are you committed to delivering an ambitious Design Technology curriculum, helping students to apply knowledge, work iteratively, use tools and technologies safely, and think critically about design, materials and manufacture? Are you an inspirational Design Technology Teacher, with strong subject knowledge in Resistant Materials and Design Technology Food, who can motivate students, maintain high expectations, and secure excellent progress for learners of all abilities? If so, we would welcome your application to join our Creative and Applied Learning Faculty, contributing to high-quality teaching and learning in Design Technology and supporting creative education across the school. MPR – UPR (Currently £32,916 to £51,048) 1 FTE Permanent Required for 1st September 2026 We welcome applications from both newly qualified and more experienced colleagues who are attracted by the opportunities of working within our school and Trust. To be successful you will need to: · Have excellent skills in communication, collaboration, listening, adaptability, empathy, and leadership · Be qualified to teach Design Technology at KS3, KS4, (KS5) · Possess outstanding teaching ability with a strong track record of impact · Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a commitment to high‑quality Design Technology and Creative and Applied Learning education · Embody the values of ‘Achievement through Caring’ · Contribute fully to the wider life of the school · Have high expectations of yourself and act as a professional role model to others · Be determined to play a pivotal role in the Creative and Applied Learning Faculty Why this Teacher of Design Technology role above others? This role offers a strong opportunity to join a supportive and forward‑thinking Creative and Applied Learning Faculty, delivering a high‑quality, ambitious and coherently sequenced Design Technology curriculum. As a Teacher of Design Technology, with a specialism in Resistant Materials and or DT Food, you will work closely with colleagues across creative and applied subjects to ensure clear progression, high technical standards and engaging teaching that develops creativity, problem solving and practical skill. You will contribute to curricul