Teacher of Design Technology in Gorleston-on-Sea

Do you love bringing creativity to the classroom and helping pupils discover what they can achieve? Are you excited by hands‑on learning and the chance to shape confident, capable young people? Ready to join a team that values imagination, collaboration and genuine care for every pupil? If that sounds like you, join us as a Teacher of Design Technology.

Location: Lynn Grove Academy, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 32.5 hours, 52 weeks

About You: Lynn Grove Academy are seeking a thoughtful and enthusiastic Design Technology teacher who brings energy, creativity and care to the classroom. We would love to appoint a Food specialist, but we are equally open to teachers from other DT backgrounds who share our commitment to inspiring pupils and helping them achieve their best. You create lessons that spark curiosity, build confidence and support pupils of all abilities to make strong progress. You value positive relationships and know how to create a calm, purposeful environment where pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn. You communicate well, work collaboratively with colleagues and families, and enjoy being part of a school community that places equal importance on academic success and personal development. Above all, you are someone who believes in young people, enjoys seeing them grow and is ready to contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Degree in relevant subject.
• Successful experience of teaching at Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Proven ability to deliver well‑planned and stimulating lessons.
• Good organisational and communication skills.

About the Design Technology Department: Our Design Technology department is a vibrant, supportive and forward‑thinking team that takes real pride in offering pupils a rich, practical and engaging curriculum. We work collaboratively to design well‑sequenced learning that builds confidence, nurtures creativity and helps pupils develop valuable skills they can carry into the wider world. The department is well‑resourced, ambitious and always looking for new ways to inspire our learners. We’re a team that values sharing ideas, celebrating successes and supporting one another to keep improving our practice.

About Lynn Grove Academy: Kindness, resilience, and a love of learning are at the heart of our culture. At Lynn Grove Academy, we don’t just educate – we nurture a community where every individual is encouraged to grow, persevere, and become the best version of themselves. We embrace challenges together and support one another with compassion and purpose. Learning is our core focus. As one of just 22 national schools recognised as a Steplab Coaching Hub, we proudly prioritise a strong coaching culture, ensuring that every teacher receives the support and guidance needed to thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes for students. Benefit from Steplab’s cutting‑edge professional development platform – designed to simplify and supercharge teacher growth through clear, research‑backed strategies that drive real, lasting impact in the classroom. Beyond the classroom, we offer a rich and varied school experience. Our outstanding pastoral care ensures every student is known and cared for as an individual.

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 invite you to visit our school, so if you'd like to arrange a visit, a confidential conversation with the Line Manager, or have a pleasant chat with the Principal, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at NorfolkHR@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.

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.