The Dorcan Academy

Teacher of Product Design

Closing date: 6th November 2026 9am 

Pay Scale: Teacher Pay Scale M1-M6 £34,069.00- £46,940.00

TLR 2A £3651.00 available for the right candidate to also be the STEM co-ordinator

Start Date: January 2027

Permanent Contract available 

Interviews: W/B 9th November 2026

(Please note that this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date)

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join The Dorcan Academy as a Teacher of Technology, inspiring students to develop the knowledge, skills and creativity needed to succeed in an ever-changing world. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching across the Technology curriculum, creating engaging learning experiences that challenge, support and motivate all learners to achieve their best.

Working closely with curriculum and pastoral colleagues, the postholder will play a key role in fostering a culture of high expectations, strong relationships and excellent classroom practice. Beyond the classroom, there will be opportunities to contribute more widely to academy life through enrichment activities, curriculum development and supporting students' personal growth.

This position would suit a passionate, reflective and ambitious practitioner who believes in developing confident, capable and resilient young people, and who is committed to ensuring every student is able to thrive and succeed.

Join Us in Championing Every Student

Would you like to join a school on an ambitious journey to become a sector-leading school at the heart of our community? Do you believe every child deserves excellence, belonging and opportunity? Do you want to work in a school where people are valued, trusted and empowered to thrive? We are not standing still as a school. 

At The Dorcan Academy, we are building something special. The vision you will be joining is simple but ambitious: to be a sector-leading school that champions every student through Excellence in Education, Meaningful Enrichment, Uncompromising Equity and a Culture Grounded in a Strong Ethos. Everything we do is shaped by these four commitments.

We believe schools change lives through relationships, high expectations and genuine care. We are determined that every student at The Dorcan Academy feels known, supported and inspired to succeed.

Why Join The Dorcan Academy?

This is an exciting time to join our school. We are a proud and improving 11–16 academy on the eastern edge of Swindon with a strong sense of community, a comprehensive and enriching curriculum and a deeply committed staff team.

Our recent Ofsted inspection highlighted many of the strengths that underpin daily life at the academy, including the positive relationships between staff and students and the supportive culture experienced by our community. We have made significant progress in recent years and remain firmly focused on continuing our improvement journey, ensuring every student benefits from the highest quality education and opportunities to succeed.

At The Dorcan Academy, we want staff to thrive as well as students. We are creating a culture where staff wellbeing genuinely matters, workload is considered carefully and deliberately, collaboration is valued, professional voice is welcomed and leadership is visible, supportive and approachable. We want every colleague to feel a genuine sense of belonging and purpose.

We recognise that education is demanding work. That is why we are committed to protecting staff time and ensuring colleagues feel supported and empowered to do their best work.

Our Ethos

Our ethos is underpinned by the five principles of Belonging, Purpose, Aspiration, Perseverance and Achievement. Alongside this, we seek to develop the character virtues of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Personal Responsibility, Resilience and Self-Discipline.

We are determined to create an inclusive school where everyone is valued, cared for and nurtured in an extraordinary way.

Our Approach

At The Dorcan Academy, we believe every student is able to thrive and achieve. We believe strong relationships transform lives, consistency and kindness matter, inclusion must be meaningful and equitable and enrichment should open doors and raise aspirations. We also believe staff are strongest when they feel supported and trusted.

We are proud of our students and our community. We work hard to build positive partnerships with families and to ensure every young person has access to the opportunities, experiences and support they need to thrive.

What We Offer Staff

We offer a supportive and bespoke induction programme, high-quality professional development and coaching, opportunities for career progression and leadership development and a collaborative and values-driven culture. Staff benefit from visible and supportive leadership, strong pastoral support systems, motivated and enthusiastic students and colleagues who care deeply about young people.

We are also committed to staff wellbeing and professional trust, while providing opportunities for colleagues to contribute to the future direction of the academy. “We believe professional trust matters. We want teachers to teach, support staff to support and leaders to lead.

Whether you are at the start of your career or an experienced professional, we are committed to helping you grow, develop and flourish.

The Person We Are Looking For

We are looking for colleagues who are committed to improving the life chances of young people, believe in high expectations alongside genuine care and compassion and want to contribute to a positive and ambitious culture.

We value professionals who are reflective, resilient and team-oriented, who champion inclusive practice and equitable opportunity and who are passionate about their role and committed to continuous improvement.

Most importantly, we are looking for people who want to make a real difference.

Join Our Journey

At The Dorcan Academy, we are shaping our future together. We support. We challenge. We partner.

We are building a school where students flourish, staff feel valued and the community feels proud. If you share our values and our ambition, we would love to hear from you.

Further information about the academy and the role can be found on our website

The Dorcan Academy 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.

To apply for the post, please complete The Dorcan Academy application form