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Teacher of Design Technology

West Coventry Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9PW

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £45,352 per annum

Teacher of Design Technology job summary

West Coventry Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of Design Technology. West Coventry Academy is a vibrant, all-inclusive comprehensive school, located on the outskirts of Warwickshire. We are looking for a passionate educator to join our highly successful and forward-thinking department. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially Key Stage 5), fostering creativity, problem-solving, and practical skills in a well-resourced and supportive environment.

 

The successful candidate will:

Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons in Design Technology across a range of specialisms (e.g. Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Engineering)

Inspire students to think creatively and develop practical solutions to real-world challenges

Contribute to a collaborative and ambitious department committed to continuous improvement

Support extracurricular opportunities, including STEM clubs and enrichment activities

Play an active role in the wider life of the school

 

What you'll need to succeed

Is a qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent)

Has strong subject knowledge in Design Technology

Is passionate about teaching and learning, with high expectations for all students

Has the ability to motivate, challenge, and inspire learners of all abilities

Works well as part of a team and is committed to professional development

 

What you'll get in return

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Excellent facilities and resources

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

Professional development and wellbeing days

 

How to Apply

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Ana Neofitou, Headteacher, via email staffaxn@westcoventryacademy.org. To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

 

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

Interviews will take place as soon as suitable applications are received.

 

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed. 

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

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.

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About West Coventry Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1300 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Coventry Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-coventry-academy

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