Job Advertisement: Full-Time Fixed-Term Design Teacher Position - Ashby-de-la-Zouch (January Start)
Position: Design Teacher - Full-time.
Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Start Date: January 2025
End Date: January 2026 (Fixed Term)
Salary: Competitive (in line with experience, qualifications, and responsibility)
Are you an enthusiastic Design teacher passionate about inspiring young minds and fostering creativity? Do you have a diverse skill set across various design disciplines? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Design Teacher at a reputable secondary school in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
About the Role
We are seeking a talented and versatile Design Teacher to take on a full-time, fixed-term position, starting in January and lasting until January 2026. This role is ideal for an educator with a broad skill set who can teach Textiles, Timbers, Graphics, Product Design, and Food Technology to secondary-aged students. You will be joining a forward-thinking, supportive department that values innovation and aims to inspire creativity and practical skills in every student.
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for:
* Planning and Delivering Lessons across various design and technology disciplines, adapting your teaching to meet the diverse needs of students from Key Stages 3 to 5.
* Fostering a Positive Learning Environment where students feel empowered to explore their creativity and develop hands-on skills in textiles, woodwork, graphic design, product design, and food technology.
* Engaging Students in Practical and Theoretical Knowledge that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, preparing students with skills they can use both in further study and in real-world contexts.
* Collaborating with Colleagues in the design and technology department to continually improve the curriculum and share resources and best practices.
To succeed in this role, you must have:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential for teaching in a secondary school environment.
* Experience or Specialisation in Design and Technology, particularly in Textiles, Timbers, Graphics, Product Design, and Food Technology. This includes both practical and theoretical aspects of each subject area.
* Passion for Inspiring Creativity and the ability to foster a positive learning environment that encourages students to think critically and develop practical skills.
* Strong Communication and Classroom Management Skills to engage students of varying skill levels.
* A Flexible and Adaptable Approach to teaching, capable of adjusting to the specific needs of our diverse student body.
* Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome to apply! We provide a supportive environment and professional development opportunities to help ECTs thrive in their teaching career.
In return for your hard work Aspire People can offer you:
* A Competitive Salary
* A dedicated Consultant, contactable out of hours
* Work in your desired location
* Help and advice relative to your career.
* Help and tips on your CV and interview techniques.
* Up to £250 refer a friend scheme.
Application Process
If you're ready to inspire the next generation of designers, makers, and innovators, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV outlining your teaching experience and qualifications.
Apply now to join us on this exciting journey of creativity and skill-building in the heart of Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks