Design and Technology Teacher

TES FE News; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational academy in Scunthorpe seeks a passionate Teacher of Design and Technology to join its vibrant team. This role involves delivering high-quality lessons across various Key Stages and creating a dynamic learning environment for students. Candidates should have excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to developing students' skills. The academy offers supportive leadership, superb resources, and opportunities for professional development, aiming to provide every student with a transformative learning experience. Salary and benefits are competitive, reflecting the academy's commitment to staff development and student welfare.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to great resources and facilities

Qualifications

• Have the ability to deliver lessons across both Key Stages.
• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and creativity in the classroom.
• Possibly have experience or knowledge of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Create an inspiring and dynamic learning environment.
• Raising achievement and enhancing student development.
• Lead extracurricular activities and foster student engagement.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Subject expertise

Organisational skills

Ability to inspire students

Flexibility and vision

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated individual to take on the role of:-

Teacher of Design and Technology

MPS / UPS

September 2025 or negotiable

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and thriving academy, You will be part of a fantastic and highly motivated team that is determined to provide a transformational learning experience for every individual.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have a passion for teaching and the ability to deliver lessons to a high standard across both Key Stages
• Have the ability to create an inspiring and dynamic learning environment
• Demonstrate and share excellent subject knowledge and expertise
• Possibly have experience or knowledge of Engineering
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to raising achievement and developing excellence
• Be passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people
• Be well organised, inspirational, ambitious and hard working
• Have the ability to meet deadlines, whilst remaining calm under pressure
• Have flexibility in approach, vision and commitment and a willingness to lead extracurricular activities
  
  

We Can Offer

• An inclusive, vibrant and inspirational environment with talented and fully committed staff
• Superb resources and facilities with secure, strong and stable finances
• Supportive and engaged leadership team, with a track record of developing staff to middle and senior leadership
• An outstanding community of staff and local governing board who work as a strong team to best support our students.
• A broad 3 year Key Stage 3 curriculum and 2 year Key Stage 4 curriculum with a philosophy of valuing all subjects
• A bespoke programme of induction and professional development personalised to help develop individual staff*
• A culture that prioritises students, their personal development and wellbeing, above everything else
• High standards and expectations of academic success and care, support and personal development of our students
• Access to a laptop and to documents from home via Google documents and web based database
  
  

This Post Would Suit

• An ECT as our Creative department is strong, with good experience in developing staff
• An experienced teacher wishing to join our team of fantastic staff
  
  

For further details about The St Lawrence Academy and St Lawrence Academies Trust and to view the application pack please see our website at www.tsla.co.uk

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with students. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Curriculum and Progress Leader to Creative Kate Keyworth via email to [e-mail] or [e-mail] . If you wish to have a telephone conversation, please email enquiries, and we will facilitate this.

For further information and to apply for this post please submit your application online via the apply now button

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