Teacher of DT
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Job Summary
Accountable to: Subject Leader of Design and Technology
Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
Start Date: April 2026 or September 2026
Salary: M1 to UPS3 32916 to 51047
We are seeking a talented and inspirational Teacher of Design and Technology to join our popular and growing Technology Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with some of the strongest student outcomes in Somerset both in terms of academic achievement and progression onto meaningful post-16 education and September 2025 our outcomes placed Preston among the top three schools in Somerset for Attainment 8.
Preston School has a clear and ambitious vision: To Achieve Excellence by Inspiring Ambition For Every Student Every Day. We are committed to delivering outstanding education and wider opportunities for our students and we seek a Teacher of Design and Technology who wholeheartedly shares this vision.
Based in the heart of Somerset the successful applicant will benefit from beautiful surroundings a strong commitment to continued professional development and join a welcoming and supportive staff community. We encourage early applications for this role as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. What We Are Looking For:
A talented and inspirational Teacher of Design and Technology
An ability to teach Food and/or Textiles would be advantageous however we do have some internal flexibility to also support other areas of Design and Technology for the right candidate
A commitment to securing strong student outcomes through consistently high-quality teaching and targeted intervention when required
A teacher who sets and upholds high expectations for students behaviour and attitudes
This role is suitable for both experienced colleagues and those currently completing their teacher training
What We Offer:
A school ranked in the top 3 in Somerset for academic attainment in the last academic year with formal progress measures
Clear and consistent behaviour management routines with centralised detentions
A focus on workload and wellbeing with strong centralised curriculum planning
Strong links within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership which support strong continued professional development and further career opportunities for our staff
A Cycle to Work scheme and free eye tests along with access to an employee benefits platform
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Photography
- Color Correction
- Shot List
- Adobe Photoshop
- Photo Shoots
- Youtube
- Camera Movement
- Cinematography
- Audio Equipment
- B-roll
- Camera Operation
- Final Cut Pro
- Digital Media
- Video production
- Web Series
About Company
The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership (MNSP) was founded in 2010 following the hard federation between Norton Hill and Somervale Schools. Both secondary schools serve Midsomer Norton, Radstock and the surrounding villages.
