Teacher of Design Technology
Salary:  MPS/UPS
Contract: Full Time & Permanent
Start date: September 2026

About Us
Thornhill Academy, part of the Consilium Academies Trust, is a vibrant 11–16 secondary school with over 600 students from 14 different ethnicities, speaking 35 different languages. We are committed to delivering high-quality education in a welcoming, inclusive environment, where every student has the opportunity to achieve their potential.

As part of Consilium Academies, our mission is Excellence and Equity with Integrity. We value staff development and wellbeing, offering tailored training through our Centre for Professional Learning, ensuring every colleague has the support to flourish.

Thornhill Academy is undergoing an exciting journey of growth, including a rebuild as part of the School Rebuilding Programme, commencing April 2026, providing state-of-the-art facilities for staff and students.

The Role
We are seeking a passionate and innovative Teacher of Design Technology to join our dedicated team. You will:

• Deliver engaging Design Technology lessons in multiple disciplines across KS3 and GCSE.
• Plan, assess, and provide feedback to promote student progress.
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring lessons are inclusive and inspiring.
• Support the holistic development of students academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching, behaviour, and learning.

We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through our Trust-wide training programmes.
• The chance to be part of a rapidly improving school on an exciting rebuild journey.
• A diverse and inclusive community that celebrates difference and fosters mutual respect.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Teacher Status and a degree-level qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge in Design Technology and up-to-date awareness of curriculum developments.
• Ability to teach across the 11–16 age range, inspiring and motivating students.
• Excellent classroom management, planning, and assessment skills.

Desirable

• Experience in planning school trips or innovation in interactive teaching methods.
• Awareness of current GCSE syllabus development.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about student learning and achievement.
• Strong emotional resilience, positivity, and professional integrity.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with students, colleagues, and the wider community. 

Safeguarding
Thornhill Academy and Consilium Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Thornhill Academy, please contact liam.clark@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is 22nd April 2026, 09.00am

Interviews will take place w/c 27^th April 2026

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.