Teacher of Design and Technology

About this Role

• Fixed term until 31st August 2025 (with the possibility of becoming permanent)
• Full Time - Monday to Friday (minimum 0.8 FTE could be considered for the right candidate) 
• Salary MPS/UPS  
• Required February 2025

The Governors of this high achieving, oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy seek to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of Design and Technology to join our successful department.  You will join a dedicated team to inspire students to explore the exciting world of design, technology, and engineering, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking. 

What are we looking for? 

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and have the ability to develop and implement curriculum plans that inspire students and equip them with practical, transferable skills through innovative lessons across Key Stage 3 & 4. 

This appointment provides the opportunity to teach well-motivated, hard-working students and encourage exploration of the latest developments in technology, engineering, and sustainability. You will join a forward-thinking and high-achieving department and be committed to delivering genuinely imaginative, engaging and varied lessons.  

What can we offer you? 

• Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items) 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support).
• On-site parking and access to canteen 
• Teacher Pension Scheme 
• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing 

St John Fisher is part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust, which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools. 

If you would like the opportunity to meet us or have an informal discussion, please contact Paula Deacon, Office Manager at office@sjfchs.org.uk to arrange this.  

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion. 

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

In line with KCSiE 2024, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.