Teacher of Design Technology and Art

Teacher of Design Technology and Art 📅 Start date: September 2026 🗓️ Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 🎤 Interviews: Friday 22nd May 2026 📍 Location: Kettering Science Academy 💰 Salary: MPS/UPS ⏰ Hours per week: Full time, permanent We are proud to be home to a thriving and successful Art, Design and Technology faculty, where creativity and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. Our students benefit from a rich and diverse curriculum, with opportunities to study a wide range of GCSE, A Level and vocational qualifications including Fine Art, Photography, Graphic Communication, Construction, Food and Catering, and Textiles. Our Design and Technology curriculum is carefully crafted to engage, inspire and challenge students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, nurturing both their practical skills and their creative confidence. We are passionate about providing an environment where every student can flourish and discover their potential. We are now seeking to appoint a passionate, creative and inspiring teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can teach Art and Design Technology and who is committed to motivating, encouraging and empowering young people. The successful candidate will be a positive role model, a strong advocate for our students, and someone who brings enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the classroom. You will play a key role in shaping and developing the delivery of Design Technology across all key stages, contributing to the continued growth and success of the Art, Design and Technology faculty. We are looking for a dynamic team player and a reflective practitioner who strives for excellence and is eager to make a meaningful impact. At Kettering Science Academy, high-quality teaching and high expectations are central to our ethos. We are committed to supporting our staff in developing outstanding practice and contributing fully to the life of the Academy. Alongside academic achievement, we value the importance of nurturing students’ social, moral and personal development, and all teachers play a vital role in guiding and supporting our pupils to become confident, well-rounded individuals. The successful candidate will Great passion for your subject with the ability to deliver creative and inspiring lessons and continue to raise teaching standards within ADT. Be a highly motivated individual and an enthusiastic teacher with the desire to inspire students to achieve, succeed and exceed in their learning of Art and Design. Have experience teaching Design Technology across Key Stage 3 and KS4 Food Technology and KS4 Design Technology or vocational qualifications. The enthusiasm and energy required to work with the children and young people in our schools Be able to support a programme of enrichment activities in conjunction with other staff. Organise regular opportunities for students both within the academy and in our local community. Willingness to giv