Teacher of Design Technology and Art

📅 Start date: September 2026
🗓️ Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
🎤 Interviews: Friday 22nd May 2026
📍 Location: Kettering Science Academy
💰 Salary: MPS/UPS
⏰ Hours per week: Full time, permanent

We are proud to be home to a thriving and successful Art, Design and Technology faculty, where creativity and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. Our students benefit from a rich and diverse curriculum, with opportunities to study a wide range of GCSE, A Level and vocational qualifications including Fine Art, Photography, Graphic Communication, Construction, Food and Catering, and Textiles.

Our Design and Technology curriculum is carefully crafted to engage, inspire and challenge students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, nurturing both their practical skills and their creative confidence. We are passionate about providing an environment where every student can flourish and discover their potential.

We are now seeking to appoint a passionate, creative and inspiring teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can teach Art and Design Technology and who is committed to motivating, encouraging and empowering young people. The successful candidate will be a positive role model, a strong advocate for our students, and someone who brings enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the classroom.

You will play a key role in shaping and developing the delivery of Design Technology across all key stages, contributing to the continued growth and success of the Art, Design and Technology faculty. We are looking for a dynamic team player and a reflective practitioner who strives for excellence and is eager to make a meaningful impact.

At Kettering Science Academy, high-quality teaching and high expectations are central to our ethos. We are committed to supporting our staff in developing outstanding practice and contributing fully to the life of the Academy. Alongside academic achievement, we value the importance of nurturing students’ social, moral and personal development, and all teachers play a vital role in guiding and supporting our pupils to become confident, well-rounded individuals.

The successful candidate will

• Great passion for your subject with the ability to deliver creative and inspiring lessons and continue to raise teaching standards within ADT.
• Be a highly motivated individual and an enthusiastic teacher with the desire to inspire students to achieve, succeed and exceed in their learning of Art and Design.
• Have experience teaching Design Technology across Key Stage 3 and KS4 Food Technology and KS4 Design Technology or vocational qualifications.
• The enthusiasm and energy required to work with the children and young people in our schools
• Be able to support a programme of enrichment activities in conjunction with other staff.
• Organise regular opportunities for students both within the academy and in our local community. 
• Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
• An unwavering belief in the power of education to change lives, following the KSA way and helping our students in ‘being the best they can be’ 

What we offer:

• Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch.
• A modern building with fantastic facilities and resources.
• A supportive and friendly community of staff and students.
• A full induction programme.
• Access to BWT Ambition Hub training and development programmes.

About Kettering Science Academy

Kettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023.  This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in ensuring our children get the education they deserve.  We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education.  

We are not complacent and we know there is still much more we need to do.  We are working hard to preserve the best of our collective past, whilst at the same time co-creating with all interested parties a renewed vision for the future.  Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.  

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy's journey to being the best that we can be and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey! 

If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted. 

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

• One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave

• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.

• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools

• Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.

• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.

• Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP

• Car Lease scheme via Tusker.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development.

• Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations.

• Be the difference – At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you.

How to Apply

If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation, we welcome your application.

Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Further details about the Academy and the above position can be found on our website ketteringscienceacademy.org or by telephoning 01536 532700 and asking for Lindsay Rayment, PA to Principal. 

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.  

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment SCR and Staff-Files Policy

Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026 9am

Interview date: Friday 22nd May 2026

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.