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Required for September 2025 (an Easter 2025 start will be considered), a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to teach Design and Technology within a large and well-resourced Design & Technology Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a subject specialist who is newly qualified or a more experienced teacher able to inspire and teach DT to pupils of all abilities within a large and well-resourced Design & Technology Department.

Situated in a recently built area of the school, the department enjoys outstanding facilities. The subject is respected and enjoyed by students and consequently there is excellent take-up for GCSE. The team comprises 3 full-time teachers, a technician, and a TA. Accommodation for the subject is in 3 teaching rooms, a recently upgraded IT suite with laser cutter and CAMM 1 machine, staff workroom, break-out area and 2 preparation rooms.

Our KS3 curriculum is delivered in a dedicated one hour timetabled slot every week and includes graphics, CAD/CAM, resistant materials and electronics leading onto AQA GCSE Design Technology. The department is committed to providing a forward thinking, exciting and modern approach to the subject so the right candidate will possess the energy, enthusiasm and desire to inspire a love of DT. You will be responsible for delivering DT lessons in line with relevant curriculum requirements, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are maintained, whilst collaborating with colleagues to sustain and maximise student progress.

Nunnery Wood High School is oversubscribed and enjoys a strong reputation in the region. Staff and students enjoy school life and staff voice extremely high levels of satisfaction with working conditions and leadership of the school. Staff enjoy many benefits including a slightly lighter timetable than is common and a school gym.

Recent Ofsted inspections describe both results and student behaviour as significant strengths. Our intake is broad, from the academically gifted to students requiring nurturing in numeracy and literacy. We are ambitious for them all and share a deep conviction that they should all reach their potential with us.

This is a fantastic opportunity for dedicated and driven professionals to join our team. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students.  Applications are invited from both newly qualified and experienced professionals. 

This is an opportunity to work in a thriving school where students, staff and parents work together to achieve something of which we are immensely proud.