Teacher of Design and Innovation

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EP

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS

Teacher of Design and Innovation job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Design and Innovation to join our team at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School.

At Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, children are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to create mature, confident and successful global citizens who can thrive in an ever‑changing world, guided by our shared values of Integrity, Care and Excellence.

While strong academic outcomes matter, we believe success is defined by far more than examination results. We are committed to developing the whole person, nurturing qualities such as self‑confidence, self‑belief and self‑esteem, and recognising and celebrating individual talents.

Our students benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum, and we work closely with parents and carers to ensure that, when expectations are high and shared, every child can achieve great things. This includes promoting an excellent attitude centred on respect, high standards of appearance, good manners, full attendance and punctuality.

Why Us?

You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time. In January 2026, two strong Trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, came together to form Tapestry Learning Partnership. This new chapter brings incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth. Tapestry’s vision is for every child to succeed and flourish by providing an exceptional educational experience.

We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. As part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, you’ll benefit from:

A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values.

High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.

A passionate, committed wider team focused on:

Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.

Driving social change through education.

Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.

Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.

Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future.

For further information, please see the attached candidate pack. Visits to the academy are encouraged! If you wish to arrange a visit, discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact us to arrange a convenient date.

This position is due to start in September 2026.

For further details about the Academy and Tapestry Learning Partnership, please view our careers pages on MyNewTerm.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage/seek to engage in regulated activity/regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check/eligible to work in the UK.
Safeguarding policy can be found on our website. We may also consider performing an online presence check as part of our pre-employment checks.

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 Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School

• School type: Academies, Christian, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1298 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-elizabeth-s-grammar-school-de6-1ep

Nestled in the picturesque Derbyshire Dales in the idyllic town of Ashbourne, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Ashbourne Academy is an academic and vibrant rural comprehensive school with a very successful Sixth Form.

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust’s values are for students to ‘Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed’. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.

At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that exceptional workforce creates exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. We support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient, and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society.

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