Grade and Salary: MPS/UPS

Working pattern: 1 FTE

Contract term: Permanent 

The School:

Heritage High School is a happy, safe and stimulating place to work and learn and it is our determination to continually improve that sets us apart from other schools. We believe that learning should be fun, challenging and stimulating and the quality of our people lies at the heart of achieving our goals

The role:

Heritage High School are looking to appoint an inspirational Teacher of Design Technology to join their team. The successful candidate will join a team of effective, hardworking professionals, committed to providing an outstanding education for all students. The ideal candidate will join the popular subject and help to develop and motivate students to gain their best outcomes. This role is perfect for an individual who is committed to students’ learning and ensuring they each achieve their full potential by consistently delivering engaging lessons.

The person:

We are looking to appoint an excellent teacher who has a real passion for their subject area with the drive to improving the outcomes of students at all key stages. They will be organised, able to plan ahead and have the ability to develop an engaging curriculum, continuing to develop the established success of the popular subject and department. They will have creative ideas and set challenges that motivate students both inside and outside the classroom.

Teaching roles:  Applicants must be able to attend the school in person if selected for interview.

Recruitment event:

If you would like to find out more about the school and this role, please contact us to register your attendance at our recruitment event which is being held at the school from 16:15 to 17:15 on Tuesday 03 February 2026.

To register please contact hr@ttct.co.uk.

Applications must arrive by:                  16:00 on Sunday 08 February 2026

Interviews will be held on:                     W/C 09 February 2026

Why join us?

There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.

We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well-motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.

We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

We offer:

·  Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.

·  We do not operate appraisal or appraisal related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning

·  An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.

·  Entry to a career average pension scheme.

·  Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.

·  A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.

·  Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.

·  We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.