Design & Technology/Food Teacher

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Worksop; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking academy where excellence, innovation, and opportunity converge. This role in Design & Technology offers the chance to inspire students and make a significant impact in their lives. With a strong commitment to professional development and a collaborative working environment, you will be part of a supportive network that values creativity and innovation. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a thriving community, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while making a difference.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Working Environment

Supportive Community

Impact on Student Lives

Qualifications

• Passion for education and commitment to student success.
• Ability to develop engaging and innovative lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Design & Technology.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple schools.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Design & Technology

Job description

Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson

Principal: Dave Cavill

Design & Technology/Food Teacher
MPS1-UPS3 (£31,650 to £49,084)
Full time with part-time considered.
Temporary role for academic year 25/26, in the first instance.

As Principal, I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Valley.

We are a school where excellence, innovation, and opportunity come together to create an outstanding learning environment for both students and staff. The academy is situated at the heart of its community in Worksop, known as the “Gateway to the Dukeries” due to its proximity to historic ducal estates such as Clumber Park, Thoresby Hall, Welbeck Abbey, and Worksop Manor.

We are deeply committed to putting students first, raising standards, and transforming lives. We believe learning should be enjoyable and enriching, enabling students to make exceptional progress. Our knowledge-rich curriculum is designed to personalise learning for each student, helping them reach their potential. Our Performing Arts Department excels in producing, choreographing, and performing brilliant shows.

If you are passionate about education and eager to join a dedicated team striving for excellence, we warmly invite you to explore the opportunities at our academy. We value and invest in our staff through high-quality professional development, a collaborative working environment, and the chance to make a real difference.

We see our school as more than just a workplace—it is a family. We support, uplift, and inspire each other to create the best environment possible. As a family, we celebrate successes, stand together in challenging times, and work with shared purpose. If you share our values, come and join our school family. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.

A message from the community executive principal

As the Community Executive Principal, I am excited to share why joining our team offers a rewarding experience that goes beyond working in a single school. By joining us, you will influence the lives of over 6,000 young people, shaping their futures through raising standards and transforming lives.

Imagine being part of a supportive network of four Outwood academies across Nottinghamshire and Sheffield, where collaboration and innovation are central. We host joint senior team meetings, schedule regular learning walks across schools, work with local businesses to provide student opportunities, and develop mechanisms for working with parents. We foster a culture of sharing best practices and are committed to providing world-class professional development for staff.

With us, you will have the opportunity to:

• Connect and collaborate with colleagues across multiple schools: Share best practices, participate in joint projects, and learn from experienced professionals.
• Develop your skills: Benefit from a wide range of professional development opportunities within a dynamic learning community.
• Make a bigger impact: Your contributions will extend beyond your classroom to influence colleagues and students across the community.
• Be part of something bigger: Experience the strength of a close-knit community within the larger Outwood family.

I work closely with each academy to facilitate collaboration, sharing strengths, learning from each other, and striving for continuous improvement. We aim to extend and enrich our students' lives by involving them in a wider community.

Design and Technology at Outwood Academy Valley is a practical, valuable, and popular subject. It enables students to contribute to creativity, culture, wealth, and well-being within our community. It teaches risk-taking, resourcefulness, innovation, and enterprise, fostering a critical understanding of design and technology's impact on daily life and the wider world. It offers excellent opportunities for students to develop and apply aesthetic, economic, moral, social, and technical value judgments both in their own work and when evaluating others.

The Academy seeks an inspiring and enthusiastic subject specialist who aligns with our ethos of putting students first. We welcome applications from both experienced and recent teachers eager to develop their careers in a fast-paced environment. For more information about the Design Technology department or the role, please contact Nick Ruddlesdin, Head of Department, at [e-mail].

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Closing date: Midday, Monday 19th May 2025