Teacher of Design and Technology in Weston-super-Mare

The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit a Teacher of Design and Technology to work at our Priory Community School – An Academy. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional looking to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the further development of the subject.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspirational Design and Technology Teacher to join our successful, friendly, hard working and supportive Design and Technology team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the further development of the subject. You will have the opportunity to teach across the full age and ability range, working as part of a team delivering KS3 schemes of learning in Product Design, Engineering, and CAD. An ability to teach KS3 Food would be desirable but not essential.

The faculty is well supported and students opting to take a D&T subject at KS4 is strong. The subject is well resourced with modern accommodation and equipment including a laser cutter and 3D printers. It is an exciting time to join the team as we develop our vocational KS4 curriculum further with the introduction of a vocational Construction award. An ability to teach either D&T, Engineering, or Construction at KS4 would be desirable.

If you are passionate about Design and Technology and possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of students, we look forward to hearing from you.

As part of this role, you will:

• Plan teaching to achieve progression in students’ learning.
• Set tasks, including homework, which challenge students and ensure a high level of interest.
• Identify the needs of individuals and groups within the class, taking note of individual education plans and the requirements of the code of practice, tailoring the teaching to take account of their identified needs.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• A passion for the specialist subject.
• An ability to teach across a range of students of different ages and abilities.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and creating a supportive, team-focused environment that values staff wellbeing. TPLT strives to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply.

At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes:

• The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield - Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre-schools.
• Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Flu vaccinations.

About The Priory Learning Trust: TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools. We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not ‘protected’ under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 2020. All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates. Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Closing Date: 15th March 2026

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

Proposed Start Date: 1st September 2026