DT Teacher

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated qualified teacher of Design and Technology. 

Your opportunity

You will join a committed and supportive team and have the opportunity to teach across key stages three, four and five. We are happy to accept applications from teachers at any stage in their career: teachers with the ambition to train to become Lead Practitioners; NQTs; or those looking to experience an outstanding environment where they can focus on teaching.

We can offer you the opportunity to advance your career within a supportive academy environment. You will be part of a Federation established in developing practitioners and nurturing excellent future leaders, with unrivalled opportunities for progression; whatever your aspirations as a teacher, middle or senior leader, our Teaching School Alliance provides a range of bespoke courses and qualifications, including our Aspiring Leaders NPQML and NPQSL programmes to help you achieve your ambitions more quickly. 

What we are looking for

We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning. You must hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree to be considered for this role.

Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.

About Harris Academy Chafford Hundred

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred is a co-educational 11-18 Academy for 1000 students which opened in September 2011.

The Academy is one of the most improved schools in the country and was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in 2011. Harris Academy Chafford Hundred secondary school is a unique educational institution serving Chafford Hundred, West Thurrock, South Stifford and the surrounding catchment area. Chafford Hundred has a distinctive ethos, a school for the future with personalised learning at the very heart of our thinking, methodology and development.

We want to improve continuously in every aspect of our delivery. We believe in lifelong learning and developing leadership. We invest effectively in continuous professional development with impact on learning, development and environment. We believe in looking outside our environment for new and better methods of performance, to other schools, universities, to academic literature and to the commercial environment for inspiration and research.

Why work at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred?

• The number one non-selective school in Essex, according to the Real Schools Guide 2017
• A designated Teaching School, providing exceptional opportunities for professional development
• A proven commitment to our staff, holding Investors In People Gold accreditation
• A modern and attractive working environment
• All the advantages of a successful academy group, including a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff
• Generous Harris rewards and benefits package

Next Steps

Please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your online application.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn without notice. Applications will only be considered if submitted online and before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our Benefits Package

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package.

Find out more about Our Benefits

Being a part of the Harris Federation

We are recognised as the top performing large multi-academy trust in England for primary and secondary education. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of Harris. Holding a reputation for bringing transformative approaches to education, we hold a unrivalled track record in achieving success through rapid school improvement.

Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

Learn more About Harris and our Vision and Values

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

Read our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

Diversity and Equality

We are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.

Read our Diversity and Equality Notice