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Teacher of Design and Technology(Engineering)

IKB Academy, Bristol, BS31 1SP

This job expired on 8 February 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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: MPR1-UPR3

Teacher of Design and Technology(Engineering) job summary

IKB Academy is seeking a motivated teacher of Design and Technology to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire creativity in our learners. You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a teacher of Design Technology to join a large and well-resourced curriculum team. Design Technology is extremely popular at both GCSE and A Level, offering a wide range of subjects including product design, textiles, food, art, engineering, construction, creative technology and child development.

Each subject area consists of specialist rooms with high-quality resources and access to a dedicated computer suite. You will join a supportive team of experienced teachers and three technicians who help create an environment where staff feel welcomed and valued.

About You

A driven and well-qualified teacher (ECTs welcome)

Able to teach product design (essential)

Innovative, creative and eager to contribute ideas

Committed to delivering engaging Schemes of Learning

Able to build strong and positive relationships with students and colleagues

Our Culture and Offer

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At IKB Academy, you will find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

How to Apply

To apply and find out more, please click the apply button:

Closing date: 8th February 2026

Interviews: To be held shortly after closing date

Role information: Start date: 1st September 2026, Full time, Permanent

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting every member of staff to reach their full potential.

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.

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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.

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About IKB Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 14 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 135 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 14 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: IKB Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ikb-academy

We are an inclusive state academy catering for the individual needs of all of our students with an intentionally small intake, where professional relationships can really make a difference to nurture as well as challenge. We value the contribution made by all of our students and seek to create an atmosphere of trust and positivity where we can all enjoy and achieve great things together.

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