Job title: Teacher of Product Design and Catering
Actual annual salary: M1 - UPS3 (£32,916 - £51,084)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Provisional Start date: 1 September 2026
We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Teacher of Product Design and Catering to join our supportive and talented team at City Academy Bristol.
The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic product design specialist who also enjoys teaching Catering (KS3 & KS4) and is interested in contributing to the development and growth of this young department. You may also have the skills to deliver KS3 Art teaching should the opportunity arise. You will join a very successful and growing faculty which also includes Art, Photography, Catering and Music.
All teachers make the education of their pupils their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are reflective and self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents/carers in the best interests of their pupils.
The Design Technology department aims to promote creativity and independence in students’ thinking whilst developing their abilities to think around a problem and devise practical and well-designed solutions. The curriculum is designed to allow students to develop theoretical knowledge alongside practical applications, whilst enabling them to express their creativity. The KS3 curriculum is designed to enable students to develop their core theoretical, design and practical knowledge. We aim to equip them with important life skills, creative problem-solving abilities and to prepare them well should they choose Product Design at KS4. We currently follow the Eduqas GCSE Product Design curriculum.
We offer a well-equipped department consisting if a practical workshop space and a combined workshop CAD CAM suite. Our CAM suite currently features a laser cutter, 3D printer and vinyl cutter.
If you are interested in communicating your enthusiasm for your subject and developing the life opportunities of our students, as well as contributing towards the ongoing development of our department, we would be delighted to receive your application.
This position is open to Early Careers Teachers who are looking to begin their teaching journey in September.
Why work at City Academy:
City Academy Bristol is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic academy in the centre of Bristol. We provide an inclusive and accessible education, that transforms future opportunities for young people, their families and the community.
We are a well-positioned and well-connected Academy with direct connection to the developments in Temple Quarter and key economic areas of east and central Bristol.
Why work at CLF:
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 73% of the students who attend City Academy Bristol are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing date: 8 March 2026 @ 11:59pm
Shortlisting date: 9 March 2026
Interview date: W/C 16 January 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Please note we are able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.