Teacher of DT Engineering and Product Design

Teacher of DT

We have a great opportunity for a self-motivated Teacher of Design Technology, Product Design and Engineering to inspire and educate students in a conducive learning environment. are advantageous, to join our wonderful department. We are proud of the unrivalled educational experience offered and you will certainly benefit from forward-thinking and supportive leadership, an encouraging and enthusiastic staff body and enterprising students. Our academy has state-of-the-art facilities, fit for all your teaching needs. We welcome you at any stage of your teaching career.

It’s incredibly important to us here at The Chalk Hills Academy that all our teachers feel valued, listened to, mentored, challenged and given adequate opportunities to develop. As a Teaching Trust, we offer exceptional teacher training and high-quality professional development programmes catered to your needs. Consequently, we have many success stories of teachers that have joined us and been given excellent CPD and training that has allowed them to climb the career ladder.

If you want to grow and develop in a fast-paced, dynamic and successful Academy, come and join us at The Chalk Hills Academy!

Key Duties

• Be able to develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences to all students, incorporating practical activities and theoretical knowledge.
• Be an aspirational professional who is enthusiastic, influential and committed to working in pursuit of success for the academy and its learners.
• To set high expectations for all pupils, to deepen their knowledge and understanding and to maximise their achievement.
• To assess pupils’, work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching and curricular development.
• Supervise workshops, ensuring safety protocols are followed during practical lessons.
• Maintain a safe organized classroom environment conducive to active learning and experimentation.
• Mentor students to develop their technical skills, creativity, and problem -solving abilities.
• Provide personalized support through tutoring and behaviour management strategies to maximise student learning outcomes.
• Assist students with proofreading their projects and reports to ensure clarity, accuracy, and high standards of presentation.

The successful candidate will have:

Subject expertise

• GCSE Product Design
• GCSE Engineering, particularly AQA
• KS3 Design & Technology
• Potentially BTEC Construction
• Understanding of progression from KS3 → KS4 → KS5

Teaching and learning

• Practical/project-based learning combined with assessment and feedback.
• Supporting students through adaptative teaching methods while challenging higher attainers

Behaviour management

• Clear expectations with consistent routine, that fosters positive relationships
• Managing behaviour safely in workshops and maintaining a calm learning environment

Pastoral and teamwork

• Working effectively within a year team
• Supporting students beyond the classroom
• Communication with colleagues and parents/carers
• Resilience and willingness to contribute to the wider school

Job specifics

Start date: 1st January 2027

Salary: AST 1-12 dependent on experience

Job Role: Permanent, Full time

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.