Design Technology Teacher

Lift Schools; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Schools is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Design Technology or Food Technology for Greenwood Academy, Birmingham. This exciting role offers the opportunity to craft a dynamic curriculum and foster an inclusive learning environment. With a strong focus on career progression and comprehensive training, the successful candidate will join a supportive team committed to student development and success.

Benefits

Well-being cash plan

Pension plan

Lifestyle perks (gym discounts, travel deals)

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and assess student progress.
• Experience in designing engaging lessons.

Responsibilities

• Be the sole teacher of design or food technology.
• Choose curriculum from within the wider Lift curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to support student development.

Skills

Curriculum design

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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School: Greenwood Academy, Farnborough Rd, Birmingham B35 7NL

Job title: Teacher of Design Technology or Food Technology

Salary: £31,650 - £43,607 + well-being cash plan + pension + additional Lift Schools benefits

Contract type: Permanent, full time

Start date: September 2025 or as soon after

An exciting Teacher of Design or Food Technology with career progression.

Your new school

Lift Schools is an ambitious MAT of 57 schools, 10 in the Midlands, and we pride ourselves on providing the best training and career progression. Part of Lift Schools, Greenwood Academy is a progressive secondary school who has recently appointed Daniel Opoku as Principal. Daniel brings a wealth of experience from successful leadership roles in outstanding secondaries across London.

The most recent ‘Good’ Ofsted at Greenwood recognised that staff take time to get to know each pupil, and leaders have created a strong community where staff and pupils look after each other and this extends beyond the school gates. Staff have built effective links with families and the wider community. We are now looking for a Head of Geography to join us. With a new Principal in post, this is an exciting time. Daniel has aspirations to ensure that Greenwood Academy is one of the best schools in the country within five years.

Your new role

Reporting into the faculty lead for Creative Arts you will be part of a welcoming wider team of six. This is an exciting opportunity to be the sole teacher of design or food technology and have the ability to choose your curriculum from within the wider Lift curriculum. This opportunity comes with future leadership opportunities within the faculty.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

Have experience of delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, facilitating a positive learning environment where all students feel supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. Be able to design engaging lessons, assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to raise standards of student attainment. Additionally, work collaboratively with other teaching staff, pastoral staff and parents to support the personal development of students, addressing their individual needs and promoting inclusivity.

Who Is Lift Schools

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our pupils, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We Offer You

Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.

Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.

Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Please don’t wait until the closing date to apply as we will review applications and interview as we receive them.

If you would like a confidential discussion before applying and/or a tour of the school please contact Sue Britland, PA to Principal on [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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