Teacher of Design & Technology
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School:
Park View School -
Location:
County Durham -
Salary:
MPS/UPS -
Hours:
Full time -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
31st Mar 2026
Required: September 2026
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed Teacher of Design & Technology to join our successful school from September 2026. This is a permanent, full-time position and would suit an ambitious Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner looking to further develop their practice within a supportive and well-resourced department.
The successful candidate will be able to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach at Key Stage 5 depending on experience. The ability to teach one or more of the following subjects is essential:
- Art
- Food Preparation & Nutrition
- Graphic Products
- Product Design
- Photography
A willingness to contribute across the wider Design & Technology curriculum would be advantageous.
The Role
You will:
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire creativity and independent thinking
- Plan and teach well-structured sequences of learning across KS3 and KS4
- Use assessment effectively to support progress and attainment
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
- Contribute to curriculum development within the department
- Support enrichment opportunities, clubs, exhibitions and wider creative experiences
The Department
Our Design & Technology department is a thriving and dynamic area of the school, celebrating outstanding GCSE and A’ Level results across all Design subjects. We are a vibrant, collaborative team who are passionate about inspiring creativity, developing problem-solving skills and nurturing technical excellence in our students.
The department is exceptionally well-resourced, providing an exciting environment where innovation and practical learning are at the heart of everything we do. Students are encouraged to explore ideas, experiment with materials and technologies, and apply their skills to real-world challenges, preparing them for further study and future careers in design and the creative industries.
We are proud of our supportive team culture and are seeking a colleague who shares our enthusiasm for high-quality teaching, creativity and hands-on learning.
We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive school community
- A strong commitment to professional development and career progression
- Engaged and enthusiastic students
- A culture that values creativity and high expectations
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Early applications are encouraged as we may interview before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the deadline, should we find a suitable candidate.
Application Deadline: 31st March 2026 by 9am
Safeguarding Statement
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous checks, which includes an enhanced DBS check, and satisfactory references. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Park View School
Park View School is a successful, forward thinking, and happy school where students of all abilities, aptitudes and social backgrounds achieve. This has given us a reputation for excellence within the locality of which we are exceptionally proud. We have been at the heart of Chester-le-Street since 1911, first as the town’s grammar school and latterly as its largest Academy. Our roots in the community are long-established and inform all that we do: thus, although we are innovative and offer children a 21st Century education of real worth, we cherish and foster traditional values and high aspiration. Park View is a split-site school across three locations in Chester-le-Street.
To succeed in our ambition, we work closely in partnership with parents and carers. We rely upon support from home and are delighted that the vast majority of our families make an unconditional commitment to trust their children to our care, reinforcing our standards by supporting school actions. It is this mutual trust which sits at the heart of the school and is one of our greatest strengths.
We have excellent transport links: the school is situated half a mile from Junction 63 of the A1(M) motorway, and the local train station is only 5 minutes walk from our main school site. Chester-le-Street also has a wide variety of leisure facilities, all within walking distance of our school.
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