Teacher of Design Technology; specialism in Engineering

RGS Worcester is seeking an outstanding, energetic teacher of Design Technology with a distinct specialism in Engineering. A flexible, mid-year (post Christmas or post Easter) start is available to ensure a smooth transition.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Engineering dynamically from Year 7 through to Year 11, alongside A-Level Product Design.
• Possess the vision, expertise, and energy to guide pupils through these courses and inspire a genuine, lifelong passion for Design and Technology.
• Maintain and build upon the department’s strong reputation through creative teaching and high expectations.
• Fully commit to wider school life, bringing enthusiasm to leading and supporting flagship co‑curricular activities such as the Greenpower team or similar hands‑on DT projects.

Early application is encouraged. Details of interview will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates in due course.

The RGS Worcester Family of Schools is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with diverse staff. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self‑expression and talent that our staff invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and The RGS Worcester Family's achievements as well.

In recruiting for staff, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your languages spoken, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and beliefs. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support you in completing an application.

Rehabilitation of offenders:
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates should be aware that if shortlisted, an online search will be conducted as an additional safeguarding check.

The Governors of RGS Worcester are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No. 1120644

RGS - Worcester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation