DT Teacher at Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust

Worksop, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

51048.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design Technology, Teaching, Curriculum development, Classroom management, Student assessment, Resistant materials, Textiles, Electronics, CAD/CAM, Food technology, Engineering, Construction, Hospitality, Catering, Lesson planning, Safeguarding

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Role: Teacher of DT - Temporary role for maternity cover Academy: Outwood Academy Portland Start Date: 01/09/2026 Salary (Actual Salary): £32,916 - 51,048 Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Full Time 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: We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. We have an exceptional culture and student behaviour which is recognised by being a host school for the Exemplary Leadership Programme. ‘Overwhelmingly, staff are upbeat about the school. They value the positive changes in the school’s culture. They appreciate training opportunities. They welcome steps to make their workload more manageable. Staff morale is positive and they are very proud to be part of the school.’ - Ofsted, November 2024. We have created an educational environment where staff and students constantly strive to improve; where teachers sharpen their skills and expand their repertoires to deliver an outstanding learning experience; and where teachers, classroom assistants, mentors, tutors, inclusion support assistants and students operate as a seamless team. This enables everybody, staff and students, to not only see but also help fulfil the potential in each other. We believe our success speaks for itself as we are above the national average for the number of students achieving at a Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs. We are also proud to have been awarded Bronze Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award. 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. All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status. If you share our vision, join our family. About the Department: We are seeking an enthusiastic DT specialist to cover maternity leave within our large and dynamic Design Technology department. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, working within a team that is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and high-quality teaching. Why join us? A vibrant DT department Our department offers a wide range of courses at KS4, giving students the chance to explore and specialise in areas they are passionate about. At KS3, students experience a carousel of engaging learning opportunities, building a strong foundation of skills across multiple disciplines. We teach a range of DT skills across Key Stage 3 including resistant materials, textiles, electronics, CAD/CAM and food. At Key Stage 4, we offer GCSE Design and Technology, Engineering Tech Award, Construction, plus Hospitality and Catering. The successful applicant would be proficient in one or more of these areas. A culture that cares We pride ourselves on fostering a community built on kindness, resilience, and pride—for both students and staff. You’ll be joining a team that values wellbeing, celebrates success, and supports professional growth. Inspiring students every day Our students are enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn. You’ll have the chance to shape their creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence through hands-on, meaningful projects. Supportive and collaborative team Work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who are committed to sharing best practice and helping each other succeed. We’re looking for someone who: * Is passionate about Design Technology and innovative teaching * Can deliver engaging and challenging lessons across KS3 and KS4 * Values teamwork and contributes positively to department life * Embodies our core values of kindness, resilience, and pride If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Mark Richards, Head of DT at m.richards@portland.outwood.com Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE). What will we do for you? We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being: * Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme. * Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching. * Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week. * Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities. * Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here [https://www.outwood.com/jointhefamily] * To find our more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here [https://www.outwood.com/about-us] Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required. 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.

Responsibilities

The teacher will deliver high-quality Design Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 to inspire student achievement. They will collaborate with a dynamic department to foster a positive learning culture and support student development.