Teacher of Design Technology

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

• 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.

If you’d like to get a feel for what it’s like to work at Lynn Grove Academy, we encourage you to watch our recruitment video - it offers a genuine glimpse into our culture, our values and the enthusiasm that drives our school community.

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.

To find out more please visit our website.

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.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.