Location: St Dunstan's School
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: Thursday 2 April
Interview Date: Candidates should be available to attend an interview during the week beginning 20 April)
Salary: MPS-UPS3
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We are delighted to advertise the role of full time Teacher of Design & Technology to join our highly successful department and team of staff.
This is an exciting opportunity for teachers with a background and experience in teaching Design & Technology across both key stages, who are keen to make their mark and contribute to the continuing development of the subject.
If you are passionate about Design & Technology and are looking for an opportunity to develop in a rapidly expanding and successful school, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.
At St Dunstan's we aim to provide a high quality of education and an environment that supports, nurtures and challenges students to fulfil their potential. St Dunstan's is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership (MNSP), a Multi-Academy Trust.
The successful applicant will;
Have a passion for teaching with the ability to plan and deliver inspiring lessons
Be an outstanding teacher who is dynamic, highly motivated and innovative
Be able to inspire students to have high expectations
Have a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to the school
For full details please see the job description.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with motivated students, with the full support of a dedicated and committed team of staff, a supportive induction programme and ongoing professional development.
They will also have the opportunity to work in a successful school in a beautiful area of the South West. Staff benefits include free on-site parking, membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and access for all staff to the Employee Assistance Programme “Health Assured”, which is a telephone based advice, information and counselling service. A selection of meals, snacks (hot and cold) and drinks is available for staff to purchase at lunch and break times.
As a teacher with us, you’ll be part of a supportive and professionally rewarding environment, with a comprehensive package of national and local benefits tailored specifically for the teaching profession. We offer a competitive salary, along with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, providing a secure retirement income and family protection. Your terms and conditions of employment are in line with the nationally agreed Burgundy Book, which provides a strong foundation of entitlements. In addition to these national entitlements, we also offer a range of local benefits that support your well-being and professional development, including:
A confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Funded continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free eye tests and flu vaccinations
On-site free parking and low-cost catering
Teachers also have access to a range of national discount schemes, such as the Blue Light Card, offering additional savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.
This is an extremely successful inclusive school with a strong reputation in the area. In the most recent Ofsted in February 2024, inspectors praised the strong community ethos and relationships between staff and students based on clear expectations. Inspectors also celebrated our broad and ambitious curriculum, the prioritisation of reading and the support that is in place for all students to access the curriculum. (Ofsted Report- Link) Moreover, we continue to be very proud of the excellent progress our students make in their GCSE examinations. The school remains one of the highest performing schools in Somerset and is well-regarded by parents and the community.
St Dunstan’s school 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. All appointments are subject to references and a full Disclosure and Barring Service check. St Dunstan’s School is an equal opportunities employer. The campus is a no smoking site.
If you think this could be the role for you, we would love to hear from you.
St Dunstan's School 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 or religion.
