Job Description
Design and Technology Teacher
Normanton, West Yorkshire
Salary: M1 – U3 (£31,650 - £49,084)
Job type: Full time Permanent
Start date: 01/09/2025
Apply by: 13th June 2025
Interview date: 17 th June 2025
Job Overview
The role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Design and Technology with a focus on Resistant Materials. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who really wants to make a difference to the lives of young people.
If you want to work in an Academy where you can make a real difference to young people’s life chances, whilst working within a partnership of Academies, committed to cooperation and collaboration to unlock talent and fulfil potential, then this post is for you.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- A team player with excellent communication skills
- A specialist in Resistance Materials (preferred)
- Has vision, energy and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
- Is proactive, innovative and focused on student outcomes
- Is an inspirational, ambitious Design and Technology teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Has an appreciation for and committed to broadening the experiences of young people?
The Design & Technology Department
Our design and technology department are a friendly, supportive and high performing team of teachers. You will be joining a dedicated team of expert teachers, passionate about delivering outstanding lessons.
The department is extremely well resourced with subject specific equipment, covering Design and Technology, Food Technology, Art and Textiles. The department is further supported by highly skilled and experienced technology technicians within food technology, design and workshop practicals.
What’s In It For You
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
Our teams are the beating heart of our organisation. Not only do you get a competitive salary but also access to our reward and recognition centre, Outwood Plus.
Developed in conjunction with our colleagues, Outwood Plus is packed full of discounts, designed to save you money on everyday purchases, and has a range of resources dedicated to improving the physical, mental and financial well-being for everyone in the family.
No matter what role you play in improving the lives of our students, you get full access to this from day one of your employment.
- Great discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers.
- Excellent pension scheme to secure your future retirement.
- 24/7 GP access to get you the help & support you need faster.
- Practical and emotional support for personal, legal and financial issues.
- Paid leave for those important moments in life that really matter.
- Access to workouts, recipes, money tools and much more!
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact
[email protected]We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Our single goal is ‘Students First’ and you will be joining a strong team of professionals working to this sole aim.
Closing date: 13/06/2025
Interview 17/06/2025
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to close the position once a suitable applicant is appointed.
About Us
Outwood Academy Freeston became part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust on 1st May 2018. The Academy is in the heart of Normanton, which is a small town and part of the City of Wakefield.
It is a mixed school for both girls and boys ages 11-16. We are an increasingly popular choice of secondary school for families in the local area.
Outwood Academy Freeston is renowned for the caring ethos that pervades the work of the staff and its students. Visitors always comment on our warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. This academy is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and expects the same for its staff and volunteers. Our academy has a strong connection to its history with the Freeston Foundation who continue to support the academy, its students and the community.
Outwood Academy Freeston, places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning and increased attainment.
The aim of all at Outwood Academy Freeston is to provide our students with the knowledge, skills and understanding that they will need in order for them to realise their ambitions, pursue their chosen pathways and to make valuable contributions to society.
The Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
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About Us
What will we do for you?
- A competitive salary with pay progression
- A fantastic pension and additional benefits
- Flexible family friendly policies from day one
- Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme
- Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)
Further information on employee benefits can be found here.
To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please click here.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
