Teacher of TED; Technology, Engineering & Design

Overview

Start Date September 2026 or June/July 2026

As one of the Academy specialisms, we are home to a well-resourced, well-budgeted Technology, Engineering and Design department that offers a varied and broad curriculum at all key stages.

At KS3 students study the subject for 2 hours per week and follow a mixed, 5 project curriculum of engineering, design and manufacturing projects.
At KS4 current option subjects include GCSE Design and Technology, GCSE 3D Design and Cambridge National in Engineering. During year 11 students study their option choice for 5 hours per fortnight and at A level study the Design and Technology curriculum for 10 hours per fortnight. A TLR is available for KS5 responsibilities for the right candidate.

The departments facilities include 2 workshops, a CAD suite, a sixth form work space a theory classroom, a staff break and workspace and a well organised and well stocked cutting room. The department vision is strongly supported by leadership and our team of teachers and a supportive technician work hard to deliver a curriculum which encourages students to be innovative, independent and creative.

The department is also very supportive of CPD.

We are looking to appoint a passionate, forward thinking and dynamic teacher looking to inspire the next generation of engineers and designers. The right candidate will believe in fostering an engaging and exciting classroom atmosphere that will help develop well rounded, skilled and conscientious designers and engineers.

Teaching and learning is high on the agenda at The Bourne Academy and staff are actively encouraged to constantly develop, experiment and reflect on their practice.

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Please complete the attached application form and submit with a covering letter detailing your experience. If you wish to view the school please e-mail

Closing date for applications: 7 Feb 2026

This post is subject to enhanced DBS checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are unable to provide sponsorship for overseas applicants.

The Bourne Academy, Hadow Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH10 5HS