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Teacher of Design and Technology/Construction

Da Vinci Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 4ET

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  10 March 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Art and design, Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: unqualified/MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a Teacher of Design and Technology/Construction. We teach Design and Technology at KS3 across various disciplines. At KS4, we offer the Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Construction and the Built Environment (EDUQAS), with the possibility of offering alternative courses, such as GCSE Design and Technology, for the right candidate with a different specialism. We are seeking an energetic and positive professional who can combine their passion for the curriculum with the ability to inspire our students and enhance a talented team. You will be an enthusiastic classroom practitioner with the skills and determination to ensure exciting learning and outstanding progress for students of all abilities.

What the school offers its staff

National Teacher pay and conditions, including generous Pension Scheme.

Superb CPD opportunities.

Access to TRUST EAP service; 24/7 free advice on range of issues and well being counselling.

Free eye care vouchers and flu jabs.

Access to free occupational health service, GP appointments

Commitment to safeguarding

The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Da Vinci Academy adopts a rigorous Safer Recruitment Policy which is followed for every appointment.

If you are invited to interview, your suitability to work with children will be explored. As such you will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands which you have incurred.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

About Da Vinci Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 711 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Da Vinci Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: vacancies@davinciacademy.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/da-vinci-academy (opens in new tab)

“Leaders put pupils’ interests at the heart of all that they do” - Ofsted 2021

Having converted to academy status at the heart of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust in May 2017, Da Vinci Academy is now a successful secondary school with around 700 students and an increasing school roll (oversubscribed in KS3 and also next year’s intake). In summer 2019, we were proud to be the most improved Progress 8 school in Derby and in October 2021, we were rated ‘good’ by Ofsted. A copy of the report can be found on our website.

We are described as a ‘proudly inclusive school with a big heart and huge ambition’. A student-centred philosophy is supported by an unwavering commitment to the achievement of successful outcomes for each and every young person.

“The school is inclusive and welcoming to all. Pupils feel valued and cared for.”

Together with the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, a strong and clear vision is in place - one team changing worlds. Our vision is achieved by supporting all to Aspire, Believe, Learn, Achieve. This is what we all firmly believe in and strive for at all times. The benefit of our close-knit academy community is a real team environment where people genuinely care for each other and where students and staff alike can really shine.

Arranging a visit to Da Vinci Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@davinciacademy.co.uk.

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