Teacher of Design and Technology
Contract: Permanent (September start)| Pattern: Full time | Salary: MPS | Closing Date: 15/05/26
Harton Academy is a well-established secondary school and sixth form provider, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and inclusive education. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of ambition, respect, and continuous improvement, where both students and staff are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our commitment to these values is reflected in our supportive environment, high standards, and dedication to preparing young people for success in an ever-changing world. Join a school where ambition is celebrated and every member of our community is empowered to grow.
As a Teacher of Design and Technology (DT) at Harton Academy, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding DT education to students at all stages of their secondary journey, including sixth form. Your expertise will help shape engaging learning experiences and drive achievement across the curriculum. The ability to teach in more than one DT specialism would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver dynamic DT lessons that engage and challenge students of varying abilities across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
- Foster student progress by utilising a range of formative and summative assessment strategies, providing constructive feedback to support learning.
- Ensure comprehensive coverage of the DT curriculum, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need for success in examinations and beyond.
We welcome applications from enthusiastic and committed educators who are eager to contribute to our school community and support the success of every learner.
We’re Looking For:
- A commitment to high standards and the ambition to help both yourself and your students achieve excellence.
- The creativity and vision to develop innovative teaching approaches that inspire and motivate students.
- Dedication to supporting young people, ensuring that every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
Harton Academy is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional growth. We believe in investing in our team and creating an environment where you can flourish.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment where your contributions are valued.
- Clear pathways for continued career progression and leadership development.
- Dedicated time for continuing professional development, ensuring you remain at the forefront of educational practice.
- A comprehensive wellbeing strategy to support your work-life balance.
- Access to a healthcare package as part of our commitment to staff welfare.
Interested candidates should submit their application before the closing date of 15/05/26. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the school directly.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share our commitment. Successful applicants are required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job Description
The job description and person specification for the post are available here : Teacher of Design and Technology – Job Description – May 26
Application Form
Please download the application form before completing it, an ensure you have saved a copy for your records. Please ensure you have completed all sections. Guidance is available for completing your application and in relation to safeguarding. In addition to this, information is available here in relation to your personal data and rights around this.
Teacher of Design and Technology – Application form – May 26
If you need to submit additional information in support of your application, you can do so on a word processed document, and attach it with your application, to your email.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is Friday 15th May, 2026, at 12 noon. Please note – we reserve the right to close the advert early, should we receive a good number of applications.
Applications should be returned to recruitment@hartonacademy.co.uk
A privacy notice in relation to how we collect and use your personal data can be found by following this link.
Please note we do not accept Curriculum Vitae for our vacancies.