Second in Department: Design Technology
The Cooper School, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RS5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Design Technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2.2 (£5643 Per Annum)
Second in Department: Design Technology job summary
2ic Design and Technology Teacher Wanted – Inspire the Innovators of Tomorrow!
Are you passionate about creativity, innovation, and practical problem-solving? Do you thrive in a dynamic learning environment where students can explore, design, and bring ideas to life? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Design and Technology Teacher to join our vibrant school community as second in charge of the Design Technology department. This role is ideal for someone who wants to engage students with hands-on learning, inspire them to think critically, and help them develop the skills they need for the future. The successful candidate will bring subject expertise in Food & Nutrition or Design & Technology to Key Stage 4 (KS5 desirable)
About the Role:Teach engaging and practical lessons in Design and Technology across various levels.
Encourage students to experiment, design, and create using a range of materials and technologies.
Foster a learning environment that promotes problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative teaching approaches.
Maintain high standards in student achievement, behavior, and safety in workshops.
A qualified teacher with expertise in Food and Nutrition or Design and Technology to Key Stage 4 (KS5 desirable)
Passionate about inspiring young minds and nurturing creativity.
Strong communication and classroom management skills.
Ability to deliver engaging and interactive lessons.
Knowledge of modern technologies and their application in education.
Supportive and forward-thinking school community.
Well-equipped workshops and access to the latest technology.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
A chance to make a real impact on students' futures.
If you're ready to ignite curiosity and innovation in young learners, we’d love to hear from you!
If you are excited about this opportunity and feel you have the right skills and experience, please submit your application through My New Term.
Please take a look at our school vision and ethos, which is available here: https://www.thecooperschool.co.uk/about-us/welcome
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed - we would encourage you to book a visit to experience, for yourself, the ethos and feel of our school. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss the role in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact us on the details provided.
The Cooper School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.
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 are not accepted.
About The Cooper School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1272 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Cooper School website
At The Cooper School, we pride ourselves on being forward thinking in terms of curriculum decisions which support our students; focused on improving learning through the use of new technologies and determined to continuously refine our approaches to teaching and learning. Investing in the Media Suite reflects a small part of our approach to making learning engaging, relevant and active for our students.
Joining us as a member of staff at The Cooper School means being able to see the big picture for the students here. It means that whilst we always strive for academic excellence, we also place great value upon students becoming adaptable, resourceful and enquiring. These are the sort of skills that will enable them to become effective citizens, just as much as their academic results will. As such, we encourage independent learning, enrichment initiatives and House-based teamwork and co-operation.
Working here is an opportunity to flourish as a professional. We ‘grow our own’ leaders. Many new staff have taken on additional responsibilities which is a mark of their quality and commitment to making progress in their own careers as well as their desire to become part of a successful and positive organisation.
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