Teacher of Art & Design Technology in Nottingham

“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” Join our dedicated and passionate Art & Design Technology Team at The Bulwell Academy.

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £32,916 to £51,048 (MPS1 – UPS3)

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-Time (32.5 hours)

Application Closing Date: 24 April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. We will hold interviews as soon as we have received enough applications from suitably qualified applicants. If a successful appointment is not made, then we will repeat the process.

About You

As a Teacher of Art & Design Technology at The Bulwell Academy, you will believe passionately about making a difference to the life of every student and do so with integrity, humility, and relentless positivity. Your expertise will empower learners to develop their skills in a creative and collaborative classroom environment.

Our ideal candidate would:

• Be able to teach exciting and exceptional KS3/KS4 Art and Design Technology.
• Be involved with development and teaching of Art & Design and Technology, with Food at KS3.
• Create a supportive and stimulating learning environment to enhance Design and Making skills.
• Contribute significantly to the values and ethos of the Design Faculty.
• Lead extracurricular activities.
• Play a lead role in developing our curriculum to aim for the Arts Mark or Design and Technology mark.

Requirements

To apply for the Teacher of Art & Design Technology opportunity you must hold:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to teach across a range of subjects at KS3.
• Evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning of their subject specialism through schemes of work and medium‑term plans.
• Vocational or GCSE related teaching or experience in the Creative sector Industry.
• Enthusiasm, knowledge, and flexibility to teach and deliver lessons in KS3 subject areas in Design and Technology and Art, such as Textiles, Resistant Materials, Food, or Graphics.

About The Art & Design Technology Department

Our faculty vision is to develop a learning environment in which curiosity and fascination is at the heart of student learning in Design. Our ambition is to uphold a collective vision, in which student success is a driving factor to raise our expectations and standards. To achieve this, both students and design staff need to be invested in the curriculum they curate and shape, to enable our learners to achieve much more. Engaging students through active participation is our priority. We intend to strengthen the purpose of Design education at the Bulwell Academy to enrich pupils' Design experience and recognise the importance of this in their everyday lives.

About The Bulwell Academy

At The Bulwell Academy, our guiding values, Aspire, Work Hard, Be Kind, shape everything we do. These aren’t just words; they are the foundation of our ethos, helping students grow into confident, compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world. We are proud to serve our local community in Nottingham, offering a welcoming, ambitious, and inclusive environment where every student and staff member feels a strong sense of belonging. As a school in the community, for the community, and at the heart of the community, we foster a culture of care, aspiration, and excellence. The success of The Bulwell Academy depends on the passion and skill of its colleagues, and our colleagues find their roles deeply rewarding. If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and the wider community, this is the place to be. We welcome applications from teaching and support professionals who are committed to helping students aim high, believe in themselves, and succeed, not just academically, but in life.

To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you’d like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at recruitment@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we’ll be delighted to assist you.

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Essential Information

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe; we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, references, and where appropriate a prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.