Teacher of DT

Co-op Academies Trust; Florence (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Design & Technology. The role is full‑time, permanent, 32.5 hours per week, with a 52.143 week year, and starts September 2027.

You will help shape the curriculum, culture and classroom practice in a thriving academy, collaborate with colleagues across a Trust, and contribute to an ambitious programme for every learner.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status essential.
• Degree in a relevant subject essential.
• Strong A Levels or equivalent essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design & Technology to Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Shape the curriculum and classroom practice of your subject area.
• Contribute to extended learning and enrichment opportunities.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status essential

Degree in a relevant subject essential

Strong A Levels or equivalent essential

Job description

Key Role Information

• Salary: £34,069.00 - 52,835.00
• Job type: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing: 23/11/2026 09:00
• Contract term: TTO - Term time only
• Pay grade: MPS/UPS
• Department: Design & Technology
• Key stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
• Hours per week: 32.50
• Weeks per year: 52.143
• Visa sponsorship: No

Your Role

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

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.

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.

If you are an ambitious educator with the vision, expertise, and moral purpose to lead with impact, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join us at Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams and be part of something extraordinary, an academy that is not just growing, but redefining what is possible for young people in Stoke-on-Trent.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status essential
• Degree in a relevant subject essential
• Strong A Levels or equivalent essential

About Us

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams

Katie Harrison-Revill
[e-mail]

Weston Road, Meir
Stoke-on-Trent ST3 6AP

Staffordshire

Safeguarding Information

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Headteacher

Elizabeth Clewlow

Headteacher

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams