Design & Technology Teacher

About the job

Key information

Required: September 2026

Full Time, permanent

What will I be doing?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Engineering or RMT Teacher to join our supportive and forward thinking Design and Technology Department at Holyrood Academy.

You will become part of a caring and committed team that values creativity, high standards and excellent relationships with students. Our department delivers a broad curriculum across Key Stages 3–5, including Engineering, Resistant Materials, Textiles and Food.

What is in it for me?

We have strong links with the local community and local engineering companies, helping us enrich the curriculum through industry engagement, employer connections, and real world learning opportunities for our students. With outstanding staff, well organised learning spaces, and a shared commitment to nurturing confident, resilient young people, this is a fantastic opportunity to inspire students and contribute to a department that truly loves its subject.

DBS check

DBS check required.

Supporting documents and information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website 

Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.

References: References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.

Data Protection Act: Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. It will be disclosed within the school for security and administration.

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Closing Date: 9am Monday 20 April

Please note: We reserve the right to close the post early

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