Teacher of Design Technology
Shenley Brook End School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7ZT20 days remaining to apply
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Salary MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3
Teacher of Design Technology job summary
5 Dimensions Trust is currently advertising for the following exciting permanent opportunity at Shenley Brook End School
Teacher of Design Technology
Salary MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3
Full Time
To commence Easter or September
Shenley Brook End School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and highly effective Teacher of Design Technology to join our thriving and successful department. The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject, committed to securing excellent outcomes for all students, and eager to contribute to a curriculum that inspires creativity, innovation and problem-solving.
Design Technology is a highly valued and popular subject within the school, with strong uptake at Key Stage 4 and healthy numbers continuing into Post-16. Student outcomes are consistently positive across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Post-16, reflecting the strength of the curriculum and the dedication of our teaching team.
Our ambitious and broad curriculum enables students to develop a wide range of practical, design and manufacturing skills through engaging, real-world projects. Students are encouraged to think creatively, work independently and collaboratively, and develop the confidence and technical expertise needed for further study and future careers. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where curiosity, innovation and high-quality outcomes are celebrated, making Design Technology a rewarding and enjoyable subject for students throughout their school journey.
The Design Technology department benefits from excellent specialist facilities, including:
- Three fully equipped workshops
- A dedicated metalwork heat bay with forge
- A specialist IT suite within the department
- Laser cutter technology
- 3D printers and CAD/CAM resources
These facilities allow us to provide students with a rich learning experience, combining traditional manufacturing techniques with modern design and production technologies.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers andEarly Career Teachers (ECTs).
The ideal candidate will:
Have a genuine passion for Design Technology and teaching
Have experience of teaching across Key Stage 3, 4 including exam groups
Have a high regard for their learning environment and resources
Aspire to be a talented, dynamic and an ambitious teacher, who will ensure good progress for all students
Inspire, engage and challenge students of all abilities
Be skilled at fostering independent and collaborative student-led learning
Work effectively as part of a supportive and forward-thinking team
Contribute positively to the continuing success and development of the department
If you are an ambitious teacher looking to make a genuine impact within a successful and well-resourced department, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The schools within the 5 Dimensions Trust are consistently ranked amongst the highest-achieving schools in Milton Keynes. We are on a mission to make our Trust the very best place to work and study.
Employee wellbeing is a priority for 5 Dimensions Trust and we recognise that happy employees perform better and live happier and healthier lives. Professional development is of a high quality; colleagues engage in a range of CPD from in-house coaching to National Professional Qualifications. All staff identify a 5-year career pathway supporting them to grow and be the best version of themselves. Our pension scheme is generous, as is our incremental pay progression. If you would like a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact the school on 01908 520264
Closing Date: Monday 30th November
Interview date: Tuesday 8th December
To view full details and apply online, please visit: https://www.mynewterm.com/trust/5-Dimensions-Trust/136844 or alternatively you can contact recruitment at the address below.
The Trust reserves the right to close the application process at any stage should we receive sufficient applications.
5 Dimensions Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Tel: 01908 677954
Email: hr@ct5d.com
Website: www.5dimensionstrust.com
CEO: Mr Tony Nelson
Further information about the job
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Shenley Brook End School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1845 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Welcome to 5 Dimensions Trust. We are a Multi-Academy Trust that serves the young people of west Milton Keynes, currently comprise two high-performing secondary schools – The Hazeley Academy and Shenley Brook End School.
The Trust was formed with very clear beliefs in education. As well as believing that excellent outcomes should be a goal for all our students, we also understand that the manner in which these results are achieved are as important. We consider that young people should develop their wider skills as they enjoy their learning on route to becoming well-rounded adults; a truly holistic education. Staff at our schools should also have the opportunity to develop their professional skills as they enjoy supporting our students on that journey. This requires close links with our families and the wider community, having schools that are at the centre of the local neighbourhood.
We are an innovative Trust that promotes the individual character and climate of each school and establishes mutual support and improvement through active collaboration.
5 Dimensions Trust believes in inspiring and empowering the growth of a vibrant community of exceptional people within its academies. Our values endorse our commitment to the principles of diversity and supporting and challenging others through robust, deep partnership and collaboration through our 5 key dimensions:
Collaborating to ensure truly holistic education
Rising together to the challenge of academic rigour
Creating a supportive partnership with parents, carers and families
Sharing to create a positive, high performing environment for staff
Crafting a meaningful partnership with our wider community
In the 5 Dimensions Trust, we
cheer for the other schools and they cheer for us;
know that the differences between us make us even stronger;
are excited by challenges and embrace calculated risk;
understand honest mistakes occur and learn from them together;
are positive in our communications and understand their power;
reward cooperative and positive relationships but understand that sometimes new levels can only be reached through dialectic;
are humble enough to give and receive support;
gain fulfilment by playing a positive role in our community.
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