Teacher of Art & Design Technology

“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.”

Join our dedicated and passionate Art & Design Technology Team at The Bulwell Academy.

Job Title: Teacher of Art & Design Technology

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £32,916 to £51,048 (MPS1 – UPS3)

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-Time (32.5 hours)

Final date to receive applications: 24 April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. We will hold interviews as soon as we have received enough applications from suitably qualified applicants. If a successful appointment is not made, then we will repeat the process.

As a Teacher of Art & Design Technology at The Bulwell Academy, you will believe passionately about making a difference to the life of every student and do so with integrity, humility, and relentless positivity. Your expertise will empower learners to develop their skills in a creative and collaborative classroom environment. Our ideal candidate would:

• Be able to teach exciting and exceptional KS3/KS4 Art and Design Technology.
• Be involved with development and teaching of Art & Design and Technology, with Food at KS3.
• Create a supportive and stimulating learning environment to enhance Design and Making skills.
• Contribute significantly to the values and ethos of the Design Faculty.
• Lead extracurricular activities.
• Play a lead role in developing our curriculum to aim for the Arts Mark or Design and Technology mark.

To apply for the Teacher of Art & Design Technology opportunity you must hold:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to teach across a range of subjects at KS3.
• Evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning of their subject specialism through schemes of work and medium‑term plans.
• Vocational or GCSE related teaching or experience in the Creative sector Industry.
• Enthusiasm, knowledge, and flexibility to teach and deliver lessons in KS3 subject areas in Design and Technology and Art, such as Textiles, Resistant Materials, Food, or Graphics.

Our faculty vision is to develop a learning environment in which curiosity and fascination is at the heart of student learning in Design. Our ambition is to uphold a collective vision, in which student success is a driving factor to raise our expectations and standards. To achieve this, both students and design staff need to be invested in the curriculum they curate and shape, to enable our learners to achieve much more.

Engaging students through active participation is our priority. We intend to strengthen the purpose of Design education at the Bulwell Academy to enrich pupils Design experience and recognise the importance of this in their everyday lives.

At The Bulwell Academy, our guiding values, Aspire, Work Hard, Be Kind, shape everything we do. These aren’t just words; they are the foundation of our ethos, helping students grow into confident, compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world. We are proud to serve our local community in Nottingham, offering a welcoming, ambitious, and inclusive environment where every student and staff member feels a strong sense of belonging.

As a school in the community, for the community, and at the heart of the community, we foster a culture of care, aspiration, and excellence. The success of The Bulwell Academy depends on the passion and skill of its colleagues, and our colleagues find their roles deeply rewarding. If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and the wider community, this is the place to be.

We welcome applications from teaching and support professionals who are committed to helping students aim high, believe in themselves, and succeed, not just academically, but in life. To find out more please visit our website.

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