Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916 - £45,352 per annum
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
12/05/2026 09:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Teachers Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6
Department
West Coventry Academy Teacher
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

West Coventry Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of Design Technology. West Coventry Academy is a vibrant, all-inclusive comprehensive school, located on the outskirts of Warwickshire. We are looking for a passionate educator to join our highly successful and forward-thinking department. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially Key Stage 5), fostering creativity, problem-solving, and practical skills in a well-resourced and supportive environment.

 

The successful candidate will:

Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons in Design Technology across a range of specialisms (e.g. Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Engineering)

Inspire students to think creatively and develop practical solutions to real-world challenges

Contribute to a collaborative and ambitious department committed to continuous improvement

Support extracurricular opportunities, including STEM clubs and enrichment activities

Play an active role in the wider life of the school

 

What you'll need to succeed

Is a qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent)

Has strong subject knowledge in Design Technology

Is passionate about teaching and learning, with high expectations for all students

Has the ability to motivate, challenge, and inspire learners of all abilities

Works well as part of a team and is committed to professional development

 

What you'll get in return

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Excellent facilities and resources

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package

Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

Professional development and wellbeing days

 

How to Apply

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Ana Neofitou, Headteacher, via email staffaxn@westcoventryacademy.org. To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

 

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.


Interviews will take place as soon as suitable applications are received.

 

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed. 

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualificationessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

West Coventry Academy

Anastasia Neofitou

staffaxn@westcoventryacademy.org

West Coventry Academy
Tile Hill Lane
Coventry
West Midlands
CV4 9PW

Safeguarding Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.pdf