Teacher of Design Technology at Cromwell Community College

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CCC/01649

Location

Wenny Road, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6UU

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Scale - Upper Pay Scale

Closing Date

12:00pm, 5th Feb 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

About this Role

Inspire creativity and innovation – join Cromwell Community College as our Teacher of Design Technology.

Cromwell Community College is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Design Technology to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to inspire students through creative, practical, and engaging lessons across Design Technology.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an early career teacher, we welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about Design Technology and dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.

Job Title: Teacher of Design Technology

Location: Cromwell Community College

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: MPR - £32,916 to £45,352 / UPR - £47,472 to £51,048

About us:

We are a popular, oversubscribed and successful school - the first all-through (4-18) school in Cambridgeshire. We have a vibrant learning community enabling students to flourish both academically and socially. It is our mission to ensure that all pupils access a curriculum which is relevant and ambitious throughout their journey at Cromwell.

Our central ethos of care, respect for the needs of others, courtesy and a warm community feel provides an atmosphere where our students can make the very best of their talents to achieve success and are inspired to fulfil their potential.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging and well-structured lessons
Assess and monitor pupil progress
Foster a positive classroom atmosphere where pupils feel motivated, inspired and challenged

Our People-First Philosophy

At Active Learning Trust, Everyone is valued in their role, and we make sure that the right people have the right opportunities to find their purpose and progress within our Trust. Guided by our values of open dialogue, bold thinking and supportive teamwork, we put our staff's growth and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do – so that they can focus on making a real difference in our schools and our communities.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Vicki Walpole, HR and Recruitment Officer at: VWalpole@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.