Teacher of Design and Technology MPS/UPS

Devonport High School for Boys, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  9 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 November 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, Key stage 5
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term contract for one term (but could be longer)
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher to join our highly committed and successful Design and Technology team from January 2026.

The ability to teach Design and Technology subjects from KS3 to KS5 is desirable.

We welcome applications from early career teachers wishing to gain wide subject experience in their first post or more experienced teachers who are seeking the opportunity to develop their teaching skills. We have the flexibility to accommodate part time to full time.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

What the school offers its staff

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We also recognise, respect and value differences and understand that diversity is a strength.

Culture of high expectation/high trust, professionals operate with a high level of autonomy in the classroom

Chromebook for every teacher & student

Award winning IT support for teaching & learning

Experimentation & risk taking are encouraged

Peer to peer coaching model

Work in an environment where core values drive a strong sense of community and purpose

Enthusiastic and engaged learners who are genuinely proud of their school.

A culture of mutual respect that provides a calm and purposeful learning environment.

Time given to observe peers, in addition to PPA

Staff bursary available

In house leadership development offer, for all

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.

Four teaching staff deliver KS3, KS4 & KS5 Design Technology and Food Preparation & Nutrition all through AQA exam board. We also have three technicians within the department.

Design Technology is taught to all KS3 students in Year 7 and 8 and we have four classes of students opting to study Design Technology at KS4 each year from Year 9 upwards.

We are fortunate enough to have three workshops, a design room and a food tech room within our department. We also have a wide range of CAD CAM facilities including an A2 laser cutter, two 3D printers and numerous Boxford and Denford CNC machines. We currently use Onshape for our 3D design work.

We are looking for someone who will model a clear vision and demonstrate complete enthusiasm for the development of the curriculum area and specialist activities so that they will get the very best from colleagues and students alike.

You will be passionate about education in general, and about the impact that technologies can have on students and be committed to a shared vision about the future direction of the department.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Devonport High School for Boys

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1268 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Devonport High School for Boys website
• Email address: mikaela.blows@dhsb.org
• Phone number: 01752 208787
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/devonport-high-school-for-boys

Devonport High School for Boys is a happy and vibrant grammar school for boys aged 11-18.

Our vision, whatever your role in the school or personal ambition, is that ‘Everyone Succeeds’.

Arranging a visit to Devonport High School for Boys

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mikaela.blows@dhsb.org.

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