Design Technology Teacher
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 April 2026
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale
Design Technology Teacher job summary
Inspire practical creativity and confident problem-solvers as a Design Technology Teacher in a collaborative, values-led school community.
Bring creativity and precision to Design Technology in a school that values both. We are looking for a committed Design Technology Teacher to join Chantry Academy on a maternity cover basis, with ECT applications warmly welcomed. This role centres on delivering well-structured, engaging lessons that inspire pupils, alongside careful assessment and the ability to adapt teaching to meet a range of needs. As part of a collaborative department within the Active Learning Trust, the successful candidate will contribute to a culture of high expectations, strong relationships and shared professional growth, helping every student to develop confidence, skill and curiosity in their learning.
Job Title: Design Technology Teacher
Location: Chantry Academy
Contract: Maternity Cover, Full-time
Salary: Main Pay Scale
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver well-structured lessons in line with the academy curriculum and schemes of work
- Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, using data to inform teaching and support achievement
- Adapt teaching to meet the strengths and needs of all pupils, setting high expectations for behaviour and outcomes
- Contribute to the wider life of the academy, working collaboratively with colleagues to support pupil development
Why Join Our Trust?
- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
- Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.
Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Karis Lambert, HR Manager, at: KLambert@chantryacademy.org
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Chantry Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 984 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chantry Academy website
Chantry Academy sits in the heart of South West Ipswich and is very proud to serve the local community. Our Academy has a welcoming and inclusive ethos; where our staff work hard to foster and develop close relationships with all our stakeholders. We are committed to providing the best possible education for all, ensuring all are welcome and succeed.
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