DT Teacher (Maternity Cover, Fixed term)

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1WY

61 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 July 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (163)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Fixed term covering maternity leave
• Contract type: Fixed term - until current post holder returns, estimated 8 months - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Pay Range

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

Teaching DT across KS3 and KS4

Full support from an experienced and welcoming DT department

Opportunity to contribute to our “Enjoy · Enrich · Achieve · Aspire” ethos

We are looking for someone who

Is a qualified teacher with QTS (or equivalent)

Has experience teaching Design & Technology at KS3 and KS4

The ability to teach GCSE Construction would be an advantage

Is committed to high-quality teaching and inclusive practice

Can build strong relationships with students and colleagues

Shares our commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

At our school, we are committed to creating an environment where both students and staff can succeed.

In our May 2026 Ofsted inspection, inspectors recognised that:

·"Leaders and staff at all levels are determined that every child thrives."

·"Leaders listen to the views of staff and pupils."

·"Staff are highly positive about working here."

·Staff benefit from a "range of high-quality professional development opportunities."

These strengths underpin our vision of Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve, Aspire and ensure that every member of our school community is supported, valued and given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

NOT - Teacher of D&T - Job Description.pdf - 284 KB (opens in new tab)

About Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form website
• Email address: hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/notley-high-school-and-braintree-sixth-form

At Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do - learning together and succeeding together to be the best that we can be.

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

Arranging a visit to Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org.

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