01 Apr Art & DT Teacher
Job Title: Teacher of Art & DT
Location: Derby Cathedral School
Contract Type: Permanent
End date: N/a
Salary: Teachers’ MPS / UPS
Hours per week: Full time
Weeks per year: N/A
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Age Range: KS3, KS4 and KS5
NOR: 1260
Job outline
We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Teacher of Art & DT to join our successful Creative Technologies Department. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a growing school that opened in 2018 and now serves over 1,200 students across Years 7-13.
Join our thriving Church of England secondary school in the heart of Derby
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching KS4 Design Technology (Textiles or DT) following the AQA specification
- Delivering KS3 Art and Design Technology
- Contributing to vocational qualifications and department development
- Supporting enrichment opportunities
About Us:
Derby Cathedral School is the Diocese’s first Church of England Secondary school, housed in a state-of-the-art building since September 2021. Our curriculum and FAITH values create a foundation for outstanding personal development and academic achievement.
Our Department:
The Creative Technologies Department delivers a diverse and engaging curriculum across KS3, KS4, and KS5, including Food and Nutrition, Textiles, Art, Photography, and Design Technology. We are passionate about delivering our breadth of offer and wider enrichment opportunities to prepare students for both further study and careers in the Creative Technologies sector.
What We Offer:
- Modern, purpose-built facilities in Derby city centre
- Free on-site parking
- Free on-site gym
- Westfield Health employee assistance programme
- Annual flu jab
- Supportive professional development
- Opportunity to shape a growing department
Location:
Derby offers an exceptional quality of life, situated just 15 minutes from the M1 and on the doorstep of the Peak District National Park. The city combines urban amenities with easy access to stunning countryside, making it one of the UK’s top places to live.
Key Details:
- Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Closing Date: Friday 1st May 2026, 12 noon
- Interviews: w/c 4th May 2026
Derby Diocesan Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Join us in shaping the future of education in Derby. Apply now to be part of our success story.
Application information
To apply please submit completed applications forms to hr@derbycathedralschool.org.uk by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting.
Closing Date: Friday 1st May 2026, 12 noon
Provisional Interview Date: w/c 4th May 2026
Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
