Teacher of Design and Technology - Food Specialism
Woodkirk Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1JQ49 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2026 although an earlier start date maybe considered
Closing date
12 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
21 July 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Design Technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual)
Teacher of Design and Technology - Food Specialism job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher of Design and Technology to join one of the most successful schools in the city. Working as part of our Design Technology and Art Department you will have the opportunity to teach across the 11-18 age range working across the school including our sixth form which has been ranked 5th in Leeds out of 24 sixth form schools and colleges based on last year's results.
To succeed in the role you will have:
A degree, or equivalent experience, with a teaching qualification
Proven ability to teach outstanding lessons across the 11-18 age range, with first class classroom management skills
The ability to work in collaboration with other members of staff to further the department
Exceptional personal organisation and time management skills
A firm understanding of key national and educational policies and issues
The ability to inspire high achievement in young people from all backgrounds
A clear commitment to improving your own and others’ performance through effective continuous professional development
In return for joining us as a Design and Technology Teacher, we can offer:
An opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to make a real difference to the children within our community, whilst working within a school that fosters positivity and care.
Access to an expanding range of lifestyle benefits including free flu vaccinations and a cycle to work scheme.
Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – this can include telephone GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and wellbeing services.
Free Parking on site
A wide range of possibilities to develop as a professional, with access to job related learning and development opportunities across the Trust.
This post is suited to a Newly Qualified or experienced Teacher. For Newly Qualified Teachers, the school is able to offer excellent support and mentoring for new entrants to the profession.
Woodkirk Academy is a high performing, successful, well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy and a founding member of Leodis Academies Trust. We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments. Our latest Ofsted report noted a ‘passion and commitment to continuous improvement’ and that ‘leadership at all levels is focused on the progress of pupils.’
Leodis Academies Trust and our individual Academies are committed to ‘Forging Young Futures’. To do this, each Academy has its own ethos and identity and has the freedom to develop individually as well as working collaboratively to secure high quality outcomes for all its young people. By providing an extensive curriculum, both within and beyond the classroom, we cater for the wide range of talent and ability that our students have to offer. We work tirelessly to improve the life chances of all our young people and support them to make a positive contribution to their community.
Woodkirk enjoys an excellent reputation as an employer and our ethos and working practices are well regarded. We take pride in looking after staff and supporting everyone in their roles in order to deliver excellent education to our students.
Applicants are welcome to visit the Academy prior to application. Please contact Debbie McNab, Vice Principal d.mcnab@woodkirk.leodis.org.uk to arrange a convenient time and date. Please note due to the summer holidays a response may not be immediate.
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Woodkirk Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1775 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodkirk Academy website
Woodkirk Academy is a high performing, successful, well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy and a founding member of Leodis Academies Trust. We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments. Our latest Ofsted report noted a ‘passion and commitment to continuous improvement’ and that ‘leadership at all levels is focused on the progress of pupils.’
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