Teacher of Design and Technology and/or Art and Design
Westwood College, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8NP20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Art and design, Design and technology, Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: This is a permanent teaching role working Monday to Friday during the normal school day. Flexible working options are available, and applications are welcomed from candidates seeking full-time, part-time or flexible working arrangements. The post is based across Westwood College and Leek High School, with the successful candidate expected to work across both sites if required.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Mainscale to Upper Scale
Additional allowances
For the right candidate, a temporary £1,500 TLR for one year is available to lead and develop Initial Teacher Training and ECT provision across Westwood College and Leek High School.
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will ideally have recent experience teaching in a secondary school, strong subject knowledge in Design and Technology and/or Art and Design, and the ability to inspire and motivate students of all abilities. A Food and Nutrition specialism is desirable, along with a commitment to high-quality teaching, inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing. Applicants should be effective team players, able to build positive relationships, contribute to school life, and work flexibly across both Westwood College and Leek High School.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment within Westwood College, Leek High School and The Talentum Learning Trust, with access to high-quality CPD, Trust-wide collaboration opportunities, the Teachers' Pension Scheme, free onsite parking, staff facilities, access to the school multigym, and opportunities to work across multiple schools. For the right candidate, there is also the opportunity to receive a temporary £1,500 TLR for one year to lead Initial Teacher Training and ECT provision.
Further information about the job
Westwood College and Leek High School are welcoming and inclusive secondary schools within The Talentum Learning Trust, committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their full potential.
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher of Design and Technology and/or Art and Design looking to inspire students across Key Stages 3-5? We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and knowledgeable teacher to join our Trust and deliver high-quality teaching across our secondary academies.
A specialism in Food and Nutrition is desirable, although applications are welcomed from teachers across all Design and Technology and Art and Design disciplines.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time or flexible working arrangements and are committed to considering options that support a positive work-life balance.
This is an excellent opportunity for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners to join a supportive and forward-thinking Trust. For the right candidate, there is also the opportunity to undertake a temporary Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) of £1,500 to lead and develop initial teacher training and ECT’s across the two high schools.
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering engaging and creative lessons that inspire students to develop practical skills, creativity, critical thinking and academic success.
The successful candidate will be employed across Westwood College and Leek High School, working collaboratively to support students and curriculum delivery across both settings. The post holder will have a designated primary base school but will be expected to work across both schools where required. Flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to travel between locations are therefore essential requirements of the role.
You will:
Deliver high-quality teaching across KS3-5, depending on experience and specialism.
Plan and teach engaging lessons that promote creativity, innovation and academic achievement.
Assess, monitor and support student progress to ensure strong outcomes.
Contribute to curriculum development within Design and Technology and/or Art and Design.
Support wider school priorities including safeguarding, behaviour and attendance.
Contribute to enrichment opportunities and the wider life of the school community.
Work collaboratively across both schools to share expertise and enhance provision.
Support teacher training and development across the Trust where applicable.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic teacher who:
Has, or is working towards, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning.
Has strong subject knowledge in Design and Technology and/or Art and Design.
Has a Food and Nutrition background or specialism (desirable).
Can motivate and inspire students of all abilities.
Has a commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.
Is flexible and willing to work across multiple Trust sites as required.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westwood College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 735 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Westwood College website
- Email address
- recruitment@ttlt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01538 370930
Westwood College is a mixed, non-denominational academy for students aged 13-19. Located in Leek, a market town in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands, it has roughly 800 students.
Set in the grounds of a stunning 17th century manor house, Westwood College is part of the Talentum Learning Trust. Made up of 9 schools within and around the town, the Trust’s mission is to support and enable all learners to believe in themselves, to succeed in life and to aspire to be all that they can be.
The ethos of Westwood College centres around ‘Respect, Resilience, Ambition and Pride’. The school has aimed to build a community based on tolerance, sensitivity and an appreciation of difference. It commits to providing a broad, varied and stimulating education that is also personalised to meet the needs of each individual student. Students are encouraged to be part of decision making in their college life, to value the opportunities offered to them by the school, and to fully engage with their learning.
Arranging a visit to Westwood College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ttlt.org.uk.
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