Part Time Teacher of Design Technology​/Art & Design

Part Time Teacher of Design Technology/Art & Design - Thomas Telford UTC

Area:
Art and Design (Teaching)

Management Level: General Teaching

Closing date for applications: 28/02/2026

Thomas Telford UTC is an exceptional secondary academy, and a member of one of the best performing MATs in the country. We expect and strive for the highest standards in everything we do, and all staff have a part to play.

You will enjoy working in our newly built teaching environment with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, in collaboration with dedicated, professional colleagues and a positive, calm and respectful student cohort.

Our Vision

Thomas Telford UTC was established in September 2020 to provide the young people of Wolverhampton and the surrounding region a unique combination of excellent academic achievement and first-class preparation for their future. The school supports three specialisms:
Design, Build and Innovate.

Message from the Principal

I am delighted to write to you about the most exciting development in secondary education in Wolverhampton for many years. I am honoured to be entrusted with leading Thomas Telford UTC on a journey that I am confident will see this flagship establishment become the gold standard for secondary education in Wolverhampton. I want every child that comes to Thomas Telford UTC to be part of the fabric of the school, and to go home every day fulfilled and happy that they have made progress in their learning and development.

Our partners at Thomas Telford School and the University of Wolverhampton believe that all students deserve the chance to flourish in an exceptional environment that offers access to cutting-edge technology and unique, hands-on experiences.

Together, we will provide our students with the perfect combination of academic and technical excellence in preparation for the world of work and the fantastic opportunities that await them.

The innovative and distinct curriculum that we offer both inspires our students and prepares them for an outstanding future. I am excited not only about the planned expansion of our unique and wonderful school, but even more so about the individual growth of each of our students over the coming years.

Thomas Telford UTC is looking for inspirational staff to help shape an innovative approach to education
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Thomas Telford UTC is situated in a brand new, purpose-built building in Wolverhampton city centre at the Springfield Campus. The UTC buildings form the part of the £100 million regeneration of the Springfield Campus led by the University of Wolverhampton to form a national centre of excellence for Architecture and the Built Environment.

The Role

We have a rare opportunity to join our Design team working 3 days per week, offering subjects including Design Technology and art endorsements such as fine art, three-dimensional design (including ceramics) and photography. Endorsements can be flexible for a suitable candidate as we welcome diversity in our offer. There will be opportunities for design staff to teach across Art Design and Design & Technology.

Training will be provided for candidates willing to expand their own portfolio of relevant processes and media. The UTC offers great opportunities for students as part of the three school specialisms:
Design, Build & Innovate. The department facilitates some outstanding student outcomes at both GCSE and Alevel not only in qualifications but also competitions, bursaries and exhibitions.

Our mission is to create a pipeline of talented professionals for related industry sectors, and courses on offer encourage a full range of multidisciplinary opportunities encompassing both theoretical and practical applications. As a UTC we have unique relationships with employers, local universities, professional organisations and industry providers. Our newly developed curriculum is a forward thinking bespoke opportunity looking to embody not only traditional knowledge and skills but also look to develop new innovative technologies and concepts.

We look to embed our curriculum to support future opportunities in STEAM orientated professions, and to develop each student’s personal…