Lead Teacher of Design Technology

Durham Academy, Durham, DH7 7NG

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  with TLR 2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Teacher of Design Technology to join Durham Academy. Wewish to appoint a committed and highly effective teacher to teach and lead across our key stages. Youshould be educated to degree level and hold qualified teacher status (QTS as well as having experience ofteaching to KS3 and KS4.

The successful applicant is expected to facilitate and encourage a learning experience which providesstudents with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential as well as contribute to raising standardsof student attainment. You will be able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of teaching, learning andpersonalisation strategies and be responsible for maintaining the highest quality of monitoring andevaluating whilst improving the standard of achievement for all students.

You will be confident in your abilities to effectively teach Design Technology. You will be adept in creatinga supportive, encouraging and safe learning environment for all students. We are proud to be part of theAdvance Learning Partnership securing excellent education through collaboration where your child is ourchild. We are happy to discuss your area of expertise at interview.

What the school offers its staff

As a member of our Multi Academy Trust, youare part of a vibrant, collaborative communitydedicated to delivering excellent education.Our ethos, ‘Your child is our child’, drives usto ensure every child receives an outstandingeducational experience, as we would expect forour own children.Advance Learning Partnership stands as notonly one of the largest employers in the area,but also an outstanding place to work. Wetake pride in the principles and values thatpermeate throughout our family of schools.Our mission to provide a quality education toevery child is only achievable by recruiting,retaining and developing the highest qualityworkforce. It is important to us that the exceptionalindividuals we employ feel appreciatedand valued in the workplace.

As a single employer, we are able to offer ouremployees a fantastic range of benefits. Thisincludes an excellent working environment and great opportunities for career development andtraining, amongst a range of other advantages.

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

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Application-Form-ALP (2).docx - 260 KB (opens in new tab)

Lead Teacher D&T October 25 Candidate Information Pack - Durham Academy Teacher.pdf - 729 KB (opens in new tab)

About Durham Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Durham Academy website
• Email address: s.robins@durhamacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01913730336
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/durham-academy

Secondary school - teaching children 11-16

Arranging a visit to Durham Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.robins@durhamacademy.org.uk.

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