Teacher of Design and Technology

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We are seeking to appoint an excellent secondary classroom practitioner with a genuine love for their subject, strong subject knowledge, a calm and kind manner, and consistently high expectations for both academic achievement and student behaviour.

The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of Design and Technology across all key stages. They will teach either GCSE Design and Technology or BTEC Construction, alongside elements of A Level Design and Technology, depending on experience and specialism.

The role also includes responsibilities as a form tutor, delivering a centrally planned and fully resourced PSHE curriculum. We place great value on the tutor role as a cornerstone of students’ school experience and are therefore looking for someone who is committed to pastoral care and positive relationships with their students.

This post would suit either an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher. For ECTs, we offer a highly supportive induction, high-quality mentoring and a strong programme of professional development through our Early Career Framework and wider CPD provision.

Belper School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, in line with the most recent guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. We are also committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service provision.

If teaching in this kind of environment appeals to you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please follow the instructions on how to apply, and do not hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions.

How to Apply

Applications should be made via:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/112989/EDV-2026-BSASFC-21093

Details of all our vacancies are available from our website https://www.belperschool.co.uk/our-school/staff/

Provisional Interview Date: 4 February 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.