Teacher of Design Technology (Product Design)
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,916 to £51,048 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary from £32,916 in line with Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Manor Church of England Academy, Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, York, YO26 6PA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Heartwood Learning Trust. |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 09381 |
Summary
We are seeking an excellent classroom practitioner who can deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, contribute positively to the wider department, and support students in making strong academic progress in Design Technology.
About Us
Manor CE Academy is a popular and vibrant 11–16 comprehensive school situated in the historic city of York, with just under 1,200 students on roll. Our ethos is underpinned by ethical leadership, a strong sense of community, professionalism, and high expectations for all.
Our vision — Serving Others, Growing Together, Living Life to the Full — is central to everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive culture and our commitment to developing young people academically, socially, and personally.
We place great value on our staff and are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining high-quality practitioners. Staff are supported to achieve their best through a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and shared ambition. We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit the Academy to see us in action.
The Successful Candidate Will:
Inspire and challenge pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential
Deliver consistently high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Product Design
Work collaboratively with colleagues to raise standards and improve outcomes
The main focus of the Subject Teacher's role is fostering the learning and progress of the pupils in their care. This involves being an effective teacher of pupils as well as of the subject. Quality of preparation, resourcing, planning, subject expertise, teaching skill, pace, challenge, proactive classroom management, effective marking and assessment, high expectations, and positive personal relationships are all central to providing the conditions within which pupils' personal skills, abilities, understanding, learning and progress can be developed.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Subject: Teacher of Design Technology
Position Type: 1 FTE, Permanent Post
Line Manager: Vice Principal
Travel Required: No
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
About Us
Manor CE Academy is a popular and vibrant 11–16 comprehensive school situated in the historic city of York, with just under 1,200 students on roll. Our ethos is underpinned by ethical leadership, a strong sense of community, professionalism, and high expectations for all.
Our vision — Serving Others, Growing Together, Living Life to the Full — is central to everything we do. We are proud of our inclusive culture and our commitment to developing young people academically, socially, and personally.
We place great value on our staff and are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining high-quality practitioners. Staff are supported to achieve their best through a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and shared ambition. We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit the Academy to see us in action.
The Successful Candidate Will:
Inspire and challenge pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential
Deliver consistently high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4
Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in Product Design
Work collaboratively with colleagues to raise standards and improve outcomes
The main focus of the Subject Teacher's role is fostering the learning and progress of the pupils in their care. This involves being an effective teacher of pupils as well as of the subject. Quality of preparation, resourcing, planning, subject expertise, teaching skill, pace, challenge, proactive classroom management, effective marking and assessment, high expectations, and positive personal relationships are all central to providing the conditions within which pupils' personal skills, abilities, understanding, learning and progress can be developed.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Subject: Teacher of Design Technology
Position Type: 1 FTE, Permanent Post
Line Manager: Vice Principal
Travel Required: No
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.