Teacher of Design and Technology

Horbury Academy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Teacher of Design and Technology to inspire students and foster a love for learning. The role involves innovative curriculum development and a commitment to pupil achievement across all ability levels. This vibrant academy offers extensive professional development opportunities, ensuring that educators thrive in their careers. With a supportive environment and a focus on inclusivity, this position is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in education. Join a team dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through high-quality teaching and development.

Benefits

Membership to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Technology scheme via SmartTech

Access to discounts platform via Accord Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 access to online GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Free annual flu jab

Mental Health First Aiders support

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching Design and Technology to diverse pupil groups.
• Ability to develop engaging curricula aligned with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspirational teaching to ensure successful outcomes for pupils.
• Shape and adapt the curriculum to meet diverse learning needs.

Skills

Enthusiastic Teaching

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Design and Technology or related field

Job description

Horbury Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Design and Technology. You will have passion and enthusiasm, alongside the skills and desire to develop pupils in your classes and help them achieve excellent academic results.

We value challenge and active participation. The successful applicant will relentlessly pursue instilling an interest in their subject amongst all pupils, they will be innovative, with demonstrable resilience, vision, and energy.

Horbury Academy is an Ofsted ‘good’ rated secondary academy with great facilities and a fantastic Design and Technology department.

Your role will involve shaping the curriculum to meet the needs of our diverse pupil body and ensuring alignment with industry standards. You will have a deep interest in the attainment of pupils at every ability level and show vigour and initiative. The Design and Technology department at the Academy are an outstanding team of professionals who are vibrant and forward thinking.

Applications are welcomed from teachers across the experience range. We offer an extensive programme of academy and Trust Professional Development to ensure all colleagues continue to develop as practitioners and have opportunities to work collaboratively across subjects and across academies within our Trust.

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) will have an experienced subject mentor assigned from day one in post. Colleagues are supported through their early career years with regular check ins from line managers and opportunities to meet with other ECTs across the Trust and colleagues from HR where any further support and guidance may be required. We are an inclusive academy and Trust and embrace opportunities to develop all colleagues on their journey to success. All newly appointed teaching colleagues receive a bespoke onboarding induction including their first day off timetable to ensure sufficient time and preparation can take place.

If you have the vision and skills to deliver inspirational teaching whilst having the focus and drive to ensure successful outcomes are reached, we’d love to hear from you.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits, and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched employee benefits package:Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org).

Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees’ financial, physical and mental wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Healthcare Cash Plans
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing a world-class education for all our young people within our community, and as such, we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high-quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff, we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group that will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.

For an informal discussion about this position, please [e-mail] call 01924 282748.

Application forms are available fromhttps://accordmat.org/join-our-team/vacancies/

Completed application forms to be returned [e-mail]

Closing date: 9:00am on Friday 16 May 2025.

Interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing 19 May 2025.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high-quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to, Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority groups; individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or individuals who are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.