Full-time Design & Technology Teacher in Brentwood

Job Ref No. ECC5459-813 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Teachers Main Pay Scale

Position Start Date: 01/01/2027 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 08/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: w/c 12th October 2026

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of designers, engineers and innovators?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Teacher of Design & Technology to join our thriving and forward-thinking department from January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful team where innovation, creativity and high-quality teaching are at the heart of everything we do. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering engaging and challenging lessons that spark curiosity, develop practical skills and encourage students to think critically and creatively.

We are looking for a teacher who brings energy and enthusiasm to the classroom, has high expectations of all learners and is dedicated to helping every student achieve their very best. You will have a strong understanding of the Design & Technology curriculum and be keen to contribute to the continued development of an ambitious and innovative department.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner looking for your next challenge or an Early Career Teacher seeking an outstanding environment in which to develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Above all, you will share our commitment to excellent teaching, student success and making a positive contribution to the wider life of the school.

Join us and help shape the designers, problem-solvers and creators of tomorrow.

BCHS is a Co-operative Academy which is firmly rooted in serving our community. We are proud to be an inclusive co-educational comprehensive school where we recognise that success for young people is built on firm foundations of trust, respect, care and hard work. We measure our success by much more than exam results as we recognise that such data tells only a part of the story of each of our young people. BCHS is already a great place to teach and learn, and we have many strengths including:

• Motivated and polite pupils, who have a strong voice in the school with diversity champions and student parliament
• Staff are aided by extensive and wide-ranging in-house support and coaching, by dedicated and helpful colleagues
• Knowledgeable and dynamic Trust with supportive governors, with a robust understanding of education

BCHS is located in the heart of Brentwood, near the town centre, a short distance from the train station, which is 25 minutes from Liverpool Street Station. The school also includes a large sixth form campus and achievements at KS5 have been a key strength at BCHS.Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. BCHS is just over two miles from the M25.

Brentwood County High School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, withtwelve member schoolswithin Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools' Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:

• Recognition of continuous service
• Automatic enrolment into the National Teacher Pension Scheme
• Relocation package of up to £8,000 (where applicable)for new employees rentingor buyinga property.
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• The support of an experienced family of schools
• National Conditions of Service
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance
• Use of the school gym outside of working hours

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding,please apply nowor you can request a visit to the school or for more information speak to Liz Anderson hr@osborne.coopor call 01375 648901. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

BCHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.

Interview date: w/c 12th October 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Information about the School

We are proud to stand at the heart diverse community which extends within and beyond our school. We see promoting diversity and value the contributions of all as being at the core of our mission. Everything that we do is done to ensure that our young people can exist in a safe environment in which they can succeed whilst feeling supported, challenged, and protected.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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