Lead Teacher for Design & Technology

Breckland School, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0PE

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR + TLR2a (£3,650 per annum)

Lead Teacher for Design & Technology job summary

Lead Teacher for Design & Technology

Breckland School

Contract: Full-time, Permanent 

Salary: MPR/UPR + TLR2a (£3,650 per annum)

Start date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Lead Teacher of Design & Technology who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our students.

We are looking for a highly effective colleague who works hard and has high standards. We have 590 students on roll. The Creative Arts Faculty is made up of five subjects; DT, Art, Textiles, Food, and Music.

We are an outward thinking team, striving for constant improvement, to be the best we can be. We all work closely together, finding links within each subject and promoting these through our integrated curriculum. Exam results within the faculty are good and improving, and students enjoy their learning in Creative Arts.

Breckland School is a good and improving school well regarded by the local community with whom it works closely.

Staff enjoy working here and our students are well behaved and keen to learn.

Our shared pedagogy is rooted in cognitive science and evidence informed to get the very best out of our students. The school uses consistent codified pedagogy that is highly effective with students, we will share this with you prior to interview.

This September we introduced a new KS3 co-curricular initiative, within our school timetable, to provide students wishing to have an increased focus on aspects of our curriculum time to broaden their experience and deepen the love of the subject. For DT this means joining the STEM team to support opportunities to develop a love of engineering and technological advancement within our students’ lives and helping students work towards their STEM and CREST awards in Yr 9.

For an informal chat please contact Georgia Bevis, Head of Creative Arts by email to gbevis@brecklandschool.co.uk 

Please note that we do not accept CVs. Breckland School is committed equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. 

 

Closing Date: 09:00am, Thursday 15th October 2026 

Interviews: week commencing 19th October 2026

 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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.

About Breckland School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 615 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Breckland School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/breckland-school

11-16 Secondary School in Brandon, West Suffolk.
Ofsted Good.

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