Teacher of DT (Head of DT & Food opportunity for the right candidate)
Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
19 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Teachers' Pay Scale plus a TLR 2.1 for the right candidate (Head of DT/Food responsibility)
Teacher of DT (Head of DT & Food opportunity for the right candidate) job summary
Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to extend the closing date. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 22 May 2026, therefore an early application is encouraged.
Salary: Teachers' Pay Scale plus a TLR 2.1 for the right candidate (Head of DT/Food responsibility)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time applications considered
We're looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable, and inspiring Teacher of DT to join our team. Whether you're an ECT ready to launch your career or an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge, this is your chance to join a supportive, forward-thinking school with a strong academic culture. For the right candidate, there is also the opportunity to take on a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) as Head of Design & Technology and Food Technology. In this role, you would provide strategic leadership and oversee the development and delivery of both curriculum areas. If this opportunity is of interest, please indicate this clearly within your application.
We're looking for an individual who:
- Has a passion for teaching DT and inspiring students.
- Can deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across all Key Stage 4 and 5.
- Has excellent communication skills, and the ability to embrace and contribute to the vision of the Department and School
- Can build relationships quickly
- Believes every student can succeed - and works hard to make it happen
- Brings energy, enthusiasm, and high expectations
We can offer:
- A dedicated and supportive team of staff and leadership.
- A well-resourced department with a track record of strong results.
- A positive and inclusive school culture focused on learning and development.
We are looking for someone who is organised, committed and able to motivate our young people. We want someone who will go the extra mile. In return, you will join a school and a Trust that is full of activity, opportunity and optimism. The school has a centralised behaviour management system, supporting staff workload. We have bespoke Internal Alternative Provision on site for students who struggle with the mainstream lesson setting. The school has a growing 6th Form and fantastic facilities, including a Techno Gym Suite (staff use free of charge), AstroTurf, Multi-Use Games Area, a full-scale climbing and bouldering wall, wonderful grass pitches that drain well, tennis courts, five ICT suites, a 6th Form/Staff Café, a fully resourced Library, free staff refreshments every day, a multi-faceted Steps to Support programme for our young people, a staff well-being charter and staff counselling.
For more information about our wonderful school, please click here to view our careers page.
To find out more about the benefits of working for SAST, click here
Should you wish to arrange a visit to view our school, please do not hesitate to contact Channon Bruton, Office Manager on Channon.Bruton@shaftesburyschool.co.uk and she will be happy to arrange this for you.
SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.
Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST 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 have to meet the person specification, and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role will include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to day basis. SAST 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 meet the person specification and is subject to an enhanced DBS and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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 Shaftesbury School
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 864 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Shaftesbury School website
In our most recent inspection in March 2023, we were delighted that we were judged by Ofsted as being “Good”. The report reflects the wonderful quality of education we provide, the nurturing environment we have cultivated, and the positive impact we make on the lives of our students. The inspectors commended our commitment to excellence, the strength of our teaching and learning, and the exceptional progress our students have made under the guidance of our team. Our SIAMS inspection also highlighted that we have areas of excellence across the school community and we are a place where young people thrive.
At Shaftesbury School we hold an educational vison close to hearts of everyone “being the best they can be”. Just as Jesus used the parable of The Good Samaritan to explain, “love thy neighbour as thyself”, we too have this at the root of our ethos. This vision and ethos is brought to life through our core values; Belonging, Empathy, Service and Thrive. Staff have the highest expectations of every student and guide them to ensure they become confident learners, who will leave Shaftesbury School with an excellent level of knowledge, skills and experience to flourish in an ever-changing world.
We are pleased to be part of SAST. There is real strength in coming together with a collective responsibility for all of the children’s development and progress between 0-19 years. We believe in preserving schools in the local community. This means that there will be considerable local expertise to support staff with the chance to make a contribution to any wider developments.
Shaftesbury School is a great place to work and is a beautiful town itself; most students come from Shaftesbury and the surrounding area. The school is set on the edge of the town, close to the A303 and within easy commuting distance from the south coast of England, Bath, Salisbury, Yeovil and Wimborne.
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