Teacher of Design and Technology

The Birley Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 3BP

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,916.00 - 45,352.00

Teacher of Design and Technology job summary

Birley Academy is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Design & Technology to join our committed and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about delivering a high‑quality, ambitious Design and Technology curriculum that develops pupils’ practical skills, technical understanding and creativity. We especially welcome applicants with a specialism in Engineering or Resistant Materials, though all Design and Technology professions are considered.

You will plan and deliver well‑structured, engaging lessons that enable pupils to know more, remember more and apply their learning over time. You will create a safe, organised and stimulating workshop environment with strong routines and high expectations. Regular use of assessment to check understanding, address misconceptions and secure strong progress is essential.

As part of our team, you will contribute to curriculum development, enrichment opportunities, and whole‑school priorities focused on improving consistency, literacy and outcomes. Strong teamwork and effective communication with pupils, parents and colleagues are essential. A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds is vital.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will:

• Has strong subject knowledge in Design & Technology (Engineering/Resistant Materials desirable) and the ability to teach GSCE level.
• Delivers well‑sequenced lessons that challenge, inspire and engage learners
• Uses assessment effectively to monitor progress and adapt teaching
• Maintains excellent workshop and classroom management, with a clear focus on health & safety
• Demonstrates high expectations of behaviour, attitude and the quality of pupils’ work
• Understands how to meet the needs of all learners through effective differentiation
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to continuous improvement
• Is professional, reflective, resilient and committed to their own development

Why join us?

At L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, we believe that great schools rely on dedicated teams working together. You will be part of a supportive Trust committed to Leading, Empowering, Achieving and Driving success for our pupils and staff.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 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.

About The Birley Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1108 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Birley Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-birley-academy

The Birley Academy is a popular secondary academy in the southeast of Sheffield. We have a modern building set on a pleasant campus with excellent facilities.

We believe that our students are entitled to nothing but the best and are fully committed to transforming the school into an exceptional place to learn.

We can offer you students who are keen to become their best selves; student who will make you remember why working in a school is so special; staff who are hardworking and who want the best for our school; a
leadership team who are passionate and dedicated to making The Birley Academy brilliant and a supportive and aspirational Trust.

Our vision is simple: to ensure that we constantly challenge ourselves and our students to aspire to our very best, enjoying learning and being active members of the learning community. As part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, we work with all stakeholders including parents, local businesses, community leaders and our partner primaries to represent and best meet the needs of our students.

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