Teacher of -Design & Technology - Rugeley John Taylor School

John Taylor MAT, Teacher of Design & Technology required from September 2026. Permanent, Full Time. Salary: MS1 – UPS3: £32,916 - £51,048 per annum. Rugeley John Taylor School, part of John Taylor MAT, is an all-through school within the Trust family, opening our doors to our first cohort of Year 7 students in September 2025. We are expanding to build a school that serves local communities from the earliest years through Sixth Form, delivering a high-quality learning experience and embedding the core features of John Taylor MAT. We are seeking to appoint an additional seven teachers in September 2026 who will work closely with the founding teaching team, the Executive Headteacher and Assistant Headteacher to continue to build an inspiring curriculum and deliver a quality first learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Design & Technology lessons to relevant key stages and subjects in line with the school curriculum.
• Work with the founding teaching team and leadership to develop an inspiring curriculum and ensure a quality first learning experience.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies.
• Provide risk learning opportunities for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
• Take responsibility and accountability for consistent progress of all pupils.
• Nurture, inspire, challenge and motivate others, acting as an exemplary role model.
• Collaborate with a growing Leadership Team in the evolution of the new school.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of teaching in the relevant key stages in the relevant subject area.
• Ability to implement effective behaviour management strategies.
• Understanding of how to provide differentiated learning opportunities for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
• A willingness to go the extra mile as the school and staff team evolves.
• Ability to take responsibility for the progress of all pupils and uphold high standards.

What We Offer and How to Apply

Supported by a growing Leadership Team, you will play a key role in the evolution of this new school. If you have the right experience and skills, and the commitment to serve the local community, and are excited by the prospect of contributing to the development of our new school, we want to hear from you. Please see the recruitment pack for more details. If you have any questions about this role, please contact recruitment@rjt.jtmat.co.uk. Completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@rjt.jtmat.co.uk. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 12.00pm. Interview dates: Thursday 5th March 2026. You must be available on the advertised interview date if shortlisted.

Compliance and Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about disclosure is available at the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search may be carried out before interview to identify publicly available information to discuss at interview. Review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and applicants are encouraged to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.