This is a unique opportunity for an innovative and forward-thinking teacher to teach  Design and Technology within our dynamic DTVA faculty. The successful candidate will be a passionate educator who has a clear vision for developing the design thinking and practical skills of students within a subject that is increasingly popular at both KS4 and KS5. As a teacher of Design and Technology, you will play a key role in delivering an inspiring and contemporary curriculum that equips students with the skills, confidence, and curiosity to succeed in an ever-evolving world of design and manufacturing. Our DTVA department is a collaborative and high-performing team that values creativity, teamwork, and professional growth.  This is an exciting chance to support pedagogical development within the team, and champion high standards of teaching and learning, leading to a lasting impact on students’ learning experiences.

The DTVA faculty offers a broad and engaging curriculum. Within the Design & Technology department, students study a combination of Product Design, Food Technology and Graphic Design at Key Stage 3. At Key Stage 4, Product Design and Hospitality and Catering are popular course choices, building strong practical and creative skills.

Product Design at Key Stage 5 is an exciting and progressive course that extends and deepens the learning developed during Year 11. The department is well resourced, including a dedicated heat treatment room for metalwork, two laser cutters, computer suites equipped with CAD software, and a 3D printer.

The wider faculty also offers Art, Photography and Graphic Design, and features an on-site Hair and Beauty salon where students provide services to members of the public. Regular extracurricular clubs are run across the disciplines, offering students further opportunities to develop their skills and explore potential career pathways.

A bespoke CPD programme at Heanor Gate means that tailored support is matched to career stage expectations and individuals continually develop their own professional practice in line with personal priorities. For ECTs a comprehensive package of support and mentoring is offered both at Heanor Gate but also in collaboration with other ECTs across the trust’s wide range of schools, ensuring they are fully integrated to the ethos of the school and the trust.

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date. 

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.