What skills and experience we're looking for
Be a talented and enthusiastic Design and Technology teacher with the ability to inspire our students in design & material manipulation
•Have experience of teaching a range of Design and Technology subjects across Key Stages 3andyour specialism at KS4.Prior A-level teaching is desirable
•Have the drive to raise student achievement and add value within our Design and Technology curriculum
•Have excellent, up-to-date subject knowledge with a passion for teaching your subject is essential
•Have the confidence to teach all disciplines of Design and Technology including Product Design, Graphics Communication, Textiles and Food and Nutrition at KS3
• Collaboratively working with the department in generating and refining resources and planning materials
• To help develop KS4and5 AQA 3D Design GCSE and A-Level courses
• Actively embody The Bulmershe School vision and school core values
• Continue to invest in your professional development, taking responsibility for your own improvement by engaging actively in our professional growth process
• Plan and teach a consistently good standard of lessons, making sure that all pupils make sustained progress over time
• Teach lessons that meet the different needs of all pupils in the lesson
• Improve outcomes for all pupils
• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
• Be a form tutor and provide daily pastoral care
• Actively contribute to the co-curricular programme and broader life of the school
What the school offers its staff
• Work/life balance: maximum load of 43 lessons per 2-week teaching cycle
• Staff Wellbeing: mental health first aiders on site, regular staff events, active staff voice
• CPD: A culture based on the best evidence-informed teacher development, to help you be be the best you can be
• A-Level Teaching: a growing 6th form offers our staff opportunities to teach their subject from KS3 - KS5
• Subsidised canteen
• Free flu vaccination and eye care
• Free parking and access to excellent transport links
Further details about the role
The Bulmershe School are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Design and Technology to inspire our students and help shape the future of our friendly and innovative department. With a holistic curriculum that combines multiple design disciplines, our school fosters creativity, problem-solving and connected thinking, equipping students with skills for success. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, you'll thrive in our supportive, collaborative team.
You'll have the chance to teach across Key Stage 3, with opportunities to specialise in GCSE and A-Level Food Preparation and Nutrition, 3D Design, or Design & Technology. Our faculty values teamwork, wellbeing and professional growth, with regular extracurricular trips, events, and a social calendar to connect staff.
At Bulmershe, our GCSE 3D Design results rank in the top 25% nationally, reflecting the dedication of our teachers and students. We are committed to keeping Design and Technology central to our curriculum and welcome your expertise to expand our offer. Join us in shaping a bright future for our students and be part of a school that celebrates creativity and achievement.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.