Teacher of Design & Technology

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Colchester is seeking a passionate Teacher of Design & Technology for maternity cover until June 2027. The ideal candidate will deliver engaging lessons and contribute to students' overall development. A competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including health and professional development opportunities, are offered. Join us to inspire the next generation in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Free membership to Perkbox

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching Design & Technology.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable but not essential with the right candidate.
• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring future generations.
• Experience and commitment to the education of the whole person.
• Prepared to teach a small number of lessons in Humanities.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering high-quality Design & Technology lessons at KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering engaging Design & Technology lessons adapted for students.
• Maintaining an understanding of curriculum developments.
• Contributing to the pastoral work as a Form Tutor.

Job description

Teacher of Design & Technology (Maternity Cover)

Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Fixed

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Friday 27th February 2026

Join a Community Where We 'Aspire, Believe, and Achieve' Together at St Helena School

Do you have the skills to foster a stimulating environment where every child can achieve their very best? Ready to inspire young minds to dream big?

At St Helena School, we strive towards a mindset that anything is possible. We provide our young people with the confidence, motivation, and resilience to be successful through a wide and inclusive curriculum.

We\'re looking for an exceptional Teacher of Design & Technology to cover maternity leave for up to 1 year (until June 2027). We welcome applications from both experienced professionals and Early Career Teachers.

Overview

A Day in the Life:

You\'ll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Planning and delivering high-quality, well-structured Design & Technology lessons to pupils at KS3 and KS4 level
• Delivering engaging Design & Technology lessons that are adapted and will engage students in the learning process
• Maintaining an understanding of curriculum developments in the subject
• Contributing to the pastoral work of the school through the role of Form Tutor

What We\'re Looking For

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience of teaching Design & Technology
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable for this post but not essential with the right candidate
• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring future generations
• Experience of and commitment to the education of the whole person, promoting social and emotional well-being in addition to academic development
• Ideally you will be prepared to teach a small number of lessons in Humanities alongside your DT role.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Professional Development

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan to help manage your everyday healthcare costs
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision \"To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts\", where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight on Sunday 22nd February 2026 via My New Term:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/137944/EDV-2026-SHS-59446

Interviews are provisionally set to be held on Friday 27th February 2026.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

We politely request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Information about the School

St Helena School, part of the Sigma Trust, is a highly-regarded 11-16 co-educational Academy, recognised as Good by Ofsted in 2014 and now on a journey to Outstanding. Located on 17 acres in historic Colchester, the school has a fine blend of traditional and modern facilities and opened a £2.5m new Science block in 2015, and a £2.5m all weather pitch facility in February 2016.

On 1 September 2016, the school joined The Sigma Trust, a partnership of schools with The Stanway School, The Thomas Lord Audley School, Clacton County High School, Monkwick Junior School and Monkwick Infants School and Nursery. Working in collaboration with all the schools within The Sigma Trust, St Helena has developed and enhanced its development of outstanding professional practice.

Safeguarding: The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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