Teacher of DT

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams; Stoke-on-Trent; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

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Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Teacher of Design Technology to join a growing Free School with bold ambitions and a clear moral purpose. The role involves shaping culture, curriculum and classroom practice at a formative stage, with a focus on high standards, professional growth and extended learning opportunities.

Starting September 2027, you will contribute to a curriculum built for depth and ambition, supported by a collaborative network that values every

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Teacher of DT - Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams

Start date: September 2027

Thank you for your interest in the role of Teacher of DT at Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a growing Free School in Stoke-on-Trent,an academy with bold ambitions, a clear moral purpose, and a relentless commitment to excellence for every child.

Since opening in September 2024, Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams has moved rapidly from vision to reality. What began with a founding cohort of 120 Year 7 students has grown into a thriving, purposeful learning community. In September 2025, the academy proudly transitioned into its permanent, state-of-the-art building, a learning environment designed to inspire, challenge, and support pride, ambition, care and excellence. The academy will continue to grow year on year, expanding to full capacity of 1,150 students by 2030.

As Teacher of DT you will be instrumental in shaping the culture, curriculum, and classroom practice of your subject area at a formative stage of the academy's journey. This is a role for a teacher who wants to leave a lasting legacy, someone ready to influence not just outcomes, but lives.

Why Choose Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams

An uncompromising commitment to professional growth

At Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams, we believe that exceptional schools are built by exceptional professionals. We invest heavily in our people, offering double the standard number of training days and a rich programme of development designed to stretch, challenge, and accelerate your leadership journey.

Strength through collective excellence

As part of Co-op Academies Trust, you will join a powerful network of professionals united by shared values and high expectations.

Support and challenge

Our organisational structures are intentionally designed to remove unnecessary barriers and allow teachers to focus on what truly matters, teaching, learning, and outcomes. You will be supported, trusted, and empowered to teach with clarity and confidence.

A curriculum built for depth, rigor, and aspiration

Our curriculum is developed in partnership with Trust-wide subject directors to ensure ambition, coherence, and academic depth. It is designed to open doors, cultivate curiosity, and prepare students for success in education and beyond.

A culture where people matter

We are proud of our strong culture, one rooted in high expectations, shared ways of being, and our PACE values. We care deeply about our staff and students, and we are intentional about creating a community where people feel known, valued, and inspired to be their best.

Extended Learning That Transforms Lives

Our extended academy day provides students with enriched opportunities beyond the classroom, building cultural capital, resilience, and confidence. Through a carefully designed enrichment programme, students discover new passions and develop skills that will shape their futures.

This innovative model also enables an additional two weeks of holiday across the academic year, ensuring shorter, more restorative term times for both staff and students.

Elizabeth Clewlow

Headteacher

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams