Position: Teacher of Technology (TLR post available for a talented and aspirational candidate)
Contract: Full-time or part-time considered, Permanent
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Are you passionate about shaping the innovators of tomorrow?
We are seeking a dedicated, inspiring, and enthusiastic Teacher of Design and Technology with a specialist focus on Resistant Materials to join The Ecclesbourne School. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and ambitious teacher to instil a love of design, practical problem-solving, and technical craftmanship in our students. The successful candidate will join the technology faculty at a pivotal moment in its development. We are experiencing a sustained increase in student uptake, and our commitment to technology is underscored by the construction of a brand new, state-of-the-art technology block, scheduled to begin within the next two years.
Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a perfect place to start your career or an experienced colleague seeking a new challenge, we want to hear from you.
The Role:
As a key member of our Design & Technology faculty, you will:
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Deliver engaging, challenging, and high-quality lessons in Design & Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a specialist focus on Resistant Materials.
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Deliver engaging, challenging, and high-quality lessons in Engineering across Key Stage 4.
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Experience of, or enthusiasm to teach Product Design, at A-level.
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Plan and deliver creative lessons that develop students’ practical skills, creativity, and critical thinking, from initial design concepts to finished products.
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Use a range of assessment methods to track student progress and provide constructive feedback to help them achieve their full potential.
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Maintain a safe, well-organised, and inspiring workshop environment, ensuring all health and safety regulations are met.
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Contribute to rich extracurricular programmes, such as STEM clubs, design workshops, or exhibition projects.
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Work collaboratively with a passionate team to continue developing an innovative and inclusive curriculum.
What We Are Looking For:
The successful candidate will:
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Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree, e.g. in Design & Technology, Product Design, or a related field.
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Have strong subject knowledge in Resistant Materials, and ideally Engineering, including the use of tools, equipment, and workshop practices.
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Demonstrate a passion for teaching and the ability to inspire students of all abilities
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Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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Be a team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Desirable:
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Experience with CAD/CAM software.
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Ability to teach an additional material area such as textiles.
In return, we can offer you:
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Eager and motivated students who are ready to learn.
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Supportive and collaborative colleagues with a shared vision for success.
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Excellent facilities and resources to support outstanding teaching and learning.
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A positive and forward-thinking school community with a strong reputation.
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Professional Development opportunities for training and career development.
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Teachers’ Pension Scheme with immediate membership.
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Wellbeing. We value our staff and recognise the on-going contributions they make to the continued success of the whole school.
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School admissions. Children of members of staff, with a minimum of two years’ service at the school at the time of application, are including in our admissions criteria.
Please click here for The Ecclesbourne School Candidate Brief
The successful candidate will be joining a supportive faculty which consists of subject specialists who are enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational teachers of technology. You will be able to use your talents to help make a difference to the lives and aspirations of our students.
This is a real opportunity to contribute to the continuing success of the school.
How to Apply:
If you have the passion, skills, and drive to make a real difference in our school, we would love to hear from you.
For further information, help with the application process, or to visit the school please contact:
Tina Spencer-Keyse, Director of Human Resources
Email: TSpencer-Keyse@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk
Tel: 01332 843257
Application Forms
Please note that we do not accept applications by CV.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 13 April 2026
Interviews to be held during week beginning 20 April 2026
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Our school is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust, and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment will be conditional on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, health check and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a school we are passionate about diversity and recognize that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.