Design & Technology Teacher
The Park Community School, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AX21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per year.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £51,048
Additional allowances
TLR2A allowance available for the right candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
For more information, please view the Job Description & Person Specification.
What the school offers its staff
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Further information about the job
If you’re an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who wants to inspire a love of learning and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking a full time DT Teacher (and Second in Department role for the right candidate)who can teach KS3 & KS4 to join the team in September 2026.The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching and have a passion for the subject. We are interested to hear from professionals that have the ability to make an impact in the classroom and beyond, a track record of high-quality outcomes in the classroom and for someone who has a commitment to students of all abilities in our comprehensive secondary school. We are open to considering experienced teachers, Early Careers Teachers, or non-qualified teachers with relevant teaching experience.
Key Tasks
- To teach Design and Technology to Key Stage 3 and GCSE level.
- For an experienced candidate, a Second in Department role is available, with leadership TLR
Key Duties and Accountabilities:
- Teach DT across the age and ability range in such a way as to challenge and inspire all students, with clear objectives, delivered in line with department schemes of work and school policies.
- Plan and deliver lessons to students according to their educational needs and with reference to prior attainment, SEN and EAL as required, striving to ensure equal opportunities for all and to provide students with the opportunity to achieve their potential.
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with school policies, ensuring that marking and assessment are of
- consistently high quality and in accordance with the school assessment policy.
- Maintain effective behaviour management in the classroom, using positive behaviour strategies to ensure students fully engage in the lesson.
- Monitor the progress and achievement of the students following the course and identify the appropriate intervention strategies for underachieving students.
- Set high expectations for students and develop their attitude for learning through focused teaching and through the development of positive and productive relationships.
- Manage, develop and share resources to enhance teaching of DT.
- Promote enrichment and extension of DT across the department, participating and developing events, trips and visits.
- Contribute to objectives of the curriculum area within the school objectives and take part in an annual review of the subject and curriculum area.
- Embrace the continued professional development programme within the school, striving to be a lifelong learner, maximising opportunities to make impact within the role.
- Be familiar with, fully support and reinforce the aims, ethos, policies and procedures of the school and Trust with students, staff, parents and other stakeholders where and when appropriate.
Pastoral Responsibilities
The pastoral role is of prime importance in supporting the ethos of the school as a place where students can be happy and confident and feel encouraged to work hard.
Form Tutor
- Promote the general well-being and progress of students in the tutor group.
- Provide guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and to respond to their individual needs quickly and in a constructive manner.
- Carefully monitor attendance, punctuality and reasons for absence, keeping a register in accordance with legal requirements.
- Record information on students and raise, where appropriate with the Head of Year.
- Deliver the PSHEE curriculum in line with the school timetable.
General
- Attend all departmental and staff meetings.
- Play an active part in the life of the school, sharing the aims and objectives of the school.
- Contribute to the protection of children as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to the School’s Child Protection Lead.
We would also be excited to hear from colleagues who are able to support the development of teaching, learning, and curriculum across the DT team. If you would like to be considered for this TLR holding position, please highlight this explicitly in your application, and explain your experiences of improving outcomes beyond your own classroom.
This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 23rd April 2026, interviews will be held on Thursday 30th April 2026.
Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.
The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About The Park Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1435 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Park Community School website
- Email address
- emma.gilroy@thsp.org.uk
Nestled close to the beautiful North Devon coast and at the edge of Exmoor, The Park Community School is one of two 11-16 comprehensive schools in Barnstaple. Park was opened in 1972 following the re-organisation of selective education in the town; however, the origins of the school date back to 1910, with the site housing both the Boys and Girls grammar schools. Many elements of the original buildings remain and these help to link the school to its proud and strong history.
The school currently educates 1472 students, mainly from the town of Barnstaple and outlying villages. In recent years, the popularity of the school has meant that the geographical catchment has increased, with many students now travelling some distance to join us. Most year groups are currently oversubscribed.
The school is a founding member of The Tarka Learning Partnership (TLP), an academy trust with a vision to empower young people in North Devon through learning. The Trust includes Park’s main feeder primary schools - Eden Park Academy, Sticklepath Community Primary Academy, Landkey Community Primary Academy, Roundswell Community Primary Academy, Newport Community School Primary Academy, Fremington Primary School along with North Molton Primary School. TLP also includes the Devon Primary SCITT, a partner dedicated to primary school teacher training.
TLP supports Park and ensures academic rigour, collaboration and the further development of teaching and learning. Park also has strategic alliances with the North Devon Academic Board, and is a member of South West Institute for Teaching (SWIFT) and the North Devon Teaching School Alliance. This reflects a key focus of our vision and governance to ensure continual school development.
As part of the Tarka Learning Partnership we are a Safe Employer and thorough checks will be carried out as part of our commitment to Safer Recruitment. We do not accept Curriculum Vitae. Any successful candidate would be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check, and would be expected to adhere to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy as well as other mandatory policies
Arranging a visit to The Park Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.gilroy@thsp.org.uk.
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