Maternity Cover for Product Design- (Predominantly Food and Nutrition)

The Dorcan Academy Maternity Cover for Product Design (Predominantly Food and Nutrition, but the ability to teach across the spectrum of technologies would be ideal) Closing date: 19th October, 9am Pay Scale: Teacher Pay Scale M1-M6 Start Date: TBC - March 2027, with the potential to start earlier Temporary Contract available Interviews: 21st October 2026 (Please note that this advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date) The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join The Dorcan Academy as a Teacher of Product Design (Maternity Cover), inspiring students to develop the knowledge, skills and creativity needed to succeed in an ever-changing world. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching across the Product Design curriculum, creating engaging learning experiences that challenge, support and motivate all learners to achieve their best. Working closely with curriculum and pastoral colleagues, the postholder will play a key role in fostering a culture of high expectations, strong relationships and excellent classroom practice. Beyond the classroom, there will be opportunities to contribute more widely to academy life through enrichment activities, curriculum development and supporting students' personal growth. This fixed-term maternity cover position would suit a passionate, reflective and ambitious practitioner who believes in developing confident, capable and resilient young people. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an early career professional, you will be committed to ensuring every student is able to thrive and succeed while maintaining the high standards and positive culture of the department throughout the period of cover. The role offers an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team, making a meaningful contribution to the continued success of both the Technology faculty and the wider academy community. Join Us in Championing Every Student Would you like to join a school on an ambitious journey to become a sector-leading school at the heart of our community? Do you believe every child deserves excellence, belonging and opportunity? Do you want to work in a school where people are valued, trusted and empowered to thrive? We are not standing still as a school. At The Dorcan Academy, we are building something special. The vision you will be joining is simple but ambitious: to be a sector-leading school that champions every student through Excellence in Education, Meaningful Enrichment, Uncompromising Equity and a Culture Grounded in a Strong Ethos. Everything we do is shaped by these four commitments. We believe schools change lives through relationships, high expectations and genuine care. We are determined that every student at The Dorcan Academy feels known, supported and inspired to succeed. Why Join The Dorcan Academy? This is an exciting time to join our school. We are a proud and improving 11–16 academy on the eastern edge of Swindon with a strong sense of community, a comprehensive and enriching curriculum and a deeply committed staff team. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlighted many of the strengths that underpin daily life at the academy, including the positive relationships between staff and students and the supportive culture experienced by our community. We have made significant progress in recent years and remain firmly focused on continuing our improvement journey, ensuring every student benefits from the highest quality education and opportunities to succeed. At The Dorcan Academy, we want staff to thrive as well as students. We are creating a culture where staff wellbeing genuinely matters, workload is considered carefully and deliberately, collaboration is valued, professional voice is welcomed and leadership is visible, supportive and approachable. We want every colleague to feel a genuine sense of belonging and purpose. We recognise that education is demanding work. That is why we are committed to protecting staff time and ensuring colleagues feel supported and empowered to do their best work. Our Ethos Our ethos is underpinned by the five principles of Belonging, Purpose, Aspiration, Perseverance and Achievement. Alongside this, we seek to develop the character virtues of Honesty, Integrity, Compassion, Courage, Generosity, Gratitude, Personal Responsibility, Resilience and Self-Discipline. We are determined to create an inclusive school where everyone is valued, cared for and nurtured in an extraordinary way. Our Approach At The Dorcan Academy, we believe every student is able to thrive and achieve. We believe strong relationships transform lives, consistency and kindness matter, inclusion must be meaningful and equitable and enrichment should open doors and raise aspirations. We also believe staff are strongest when they feel supported and trusted. We are proud of our students and our community. We work hard to build positive partnerships with families and to ensure every young person has