Design Technology Teacher

Outwood; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Outwood Academy City Fields in Wakefield invites applications for a Teacher of Design Technology. The role starts Easter 2027 (or sooner) with a real salary range of £34,069–£52,835, part-time at 0.8 FTE with full-time considered.

Join a vibrant Design Technology department focused on delivering high-quality learning across KS3, with opportunities to influence curriculum and student outcomes. The department combines practical cooking in a well-organised Food room with engineering and product

Qualifications

• This role requires awareness of strategies to improve learning and student outcomes.
• Understanding curriculum developments and how to implement them in the classroom.
• Creativity in identifying solutions to enhance student performance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging Design Technology lessons and use pre-created resources from the director team.
• Develop exciting, inspiring lesson plans for Design Technology that engage learners.
• Assess student progress and use data to tailor teaching to individual needs.
• Create a safe and supportive classroom culture where students can excel and feel valued.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, students and the wider school community.
• Bring energy and expertise to a school that values dedication and celebration of achievements.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Data analysis

Student engagement

Job description

Role: Teacher of Design Technology

Academy: Outwood Academy City Fields

Start Date: Easter 2027 (or Sooner if Possible)

Salary (Actual Salary): £34,069 - £52,835

Working Pattern: 0.8 with Full Time Considered

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.

This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.

Welcome from the Principal:

Being part of Outwood Academy City Fields means bringing high-quality opportunities and experiences to our diverse, multicultural school in the heart of Wakefield.

We seek someone who can provide meaningful engagement and help all students, staff, and visitors thrive. Anyone taking on this role should be prepared to challenge themselves to meet the needs of our diverse community.

As Ofsted noted, our actions are directed and guided by putting ‘students first.’ Leaders set a strong example of high ambition, which is mirrored by all staff. We want the very best for our pupils in whatever walk of life they engage in.

About the Department:

Our vibrant DT department is passionate about delivering a rich, dynamic curriculum, from hands-on practical cooking in our meticulously organised Food room to creative engineering and product design across KS3. We are a close-knit, driven team with big ambitions for our students and exciting, long-term plans to evolve our curriculum offerings.

• Overview: The departments consist of 3 specialist teaching staff and a DT Technician.
• Commitment to Design Technology:We are committed to the delivery and longevity of DT in our curriculum. Over the past decade we have led subject changes and consistently strive for good results for our students.

Your Role as a Teacher of Design Technology:

Deliver Excellence: Craft high-quality, engaging lessons that captivate and challenge students, using resources pre-created for you by our dedicated director team.

Inspire Creativity: Develop exciting and inspiring lesson plans that make learning Design Technology an unforgettable experience.

Data-Driven Impact: Assess student progress and utilise data to tailor your teaching, ensuring each student reaches their full potential.

Safe and Supportive Environment: Foster a positive classroom culture where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to excel.

Build Connections: Establish positive relationships with fellow staff, students, and the wider community.

Bring your energy and expertise to a school where your dedication will be valued, supported, and celebrated.

Contact: If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Holly Furness, via [e-mail]