Vacancies

About the post

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and forward‑thinking Teacher of Design & Technology to join our highly successful department across Twynham School and The Grange School. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving, high‑performing team and to help shape an ambitious curriculum that offers exceptional opportunities for our students.

With the Twynham School and TGS federation now firmly established, our Design & Technology team benefits from outstanding facilities and a collaborative culture that spans both schools. You will work closely with talented colleagues in both D&T and Art, contributing to a rich, creative and innovative learning environment.

This is a rare and exceptional opportunity for a passionate practitioner to join a dynamic federation and play a key role in the future of Design & Technology education across Christchurch.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• teach Design & Technology within a high‑performing, well‑established department.
• deliver exceptional extracurricular opportunities within and beyond D&T.
• contribute to our wider vision for education across Christchurch.
• promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in line with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

What our parents say

Parents consistently praise the care and support their children receive, noting that staff truly know their students and guide them through every stage of their educational journey. They value the high expectations we set for behaviour and academic success, all within a nurturing and respectful environment.

What our students say

Our students tell us they feel safe, supported, and challenged to be the best they can be. They speak enthusiastically about the wide range of extracurricular opportunities available and the strong relationships they build with staff.

What our staff say

Colleagues describe Twynham School as a place where they feel valued and part of a collaborative team. They appreciate the wealth of professional development opportunities and the culture of continuous improvement that supports career growth.

What we can offer you

• The chance to be part of an exciting and evolving educational journey.
• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families.
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership.
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources.
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources.
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores.
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day.
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust.
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast.
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme.

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• hold an honours degree (or equivalent) in D&T or related discipline.

• are an inspirational and skilled teacher of Design & Technology.
• are committed to evidence‑informed practice and continuous improvement.
• are passionate about the value of extracurricular learning.
• are ambitious for your own professional growth and eager to embrace new opportunities.
• are driven by a belief in the power of education to transform the lives of all students, especially the most disadvantaged.

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com 

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date is Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 9am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early. Interviews will be held Thursday 16 April 2026.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.