Teacher of Design Technology

Full time or part time, permanent Required for 1 September 2026 or 1 July 2026 for ECTs Occupying a 33 acre site on the edge of Henley-on-Thames, we are a co-educational academy with approximately 900 pupils aged 11-16 on roll. We have been recognised as outstanding by Ofsted, who said, ‘Pupils thrive because of the high-quality teaching and care they receive’. Academic standards at Gillotts are both high and improving. We achieved GCSE progress results in the top 10% of all schools in 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and are the top performing state secondary school in Oxfordshire in 2025. Design Technology Teacher role If you are a talented and creative Teacher of Design Technology, why not join our committed, dynamic and friendly team? With passion and knowledge for your subject, you will inspire, motivate and challenge young people of all abilities to strive to be the best that they can be. In return, you will be able to develop your skills and expertise, working with a school that is committed to ongoing professional development. Gillotts aims to maximise achievement through effective and inspiring teaching, so if you share these values and would like to join this supportive and high-achieving school, we’d like to hear from you. It would also be an advantage if you have some experience of teaching Food Preparation and Nutrition. Possibility of Subject Leader role There is also the potential for an experienced applicant (Design Technology teacher only) to take on the role of the Creative Technologies’ Subject Leader. This subject area includes Computing, Design Technology and Food at present. If you are interested in applying for the Subject Leader role please email Ed Newbold, Deputy Headteacher - enewbold@gillotts.org - before submitting your application. Closing date for applications: Monday 18 May 2026. Interviews will be held on Friday 22 May 2026. For details, and to apply, visit https://gillotts.org.uk/vacancies The school reserves the right to consider and i