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Teacher of Design Technology

Ash Hill Academy, DONCASTER, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JH

This job expired on 19 May 2024 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  19 May 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 May 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ash Hill Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of Design Technology to join our academy team in September 2024, on a full time permanent basis.

Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? If so, this could be the role for you. Applicants with any DT specialism are welcome to apply.

This role presents a wonderful opportunity for any candidate who wishes to take their career to the next level. You will join a talented team and also benefit from all the advantages of working for a multi-academy trust. If you love your subject and are passionate about developing pedagogy and practice, then this is the job for you.

This role presents a wonderful opportunity for any candidate who wishes to take their career to the next level. You will join a talented team and also benefit from all the advantages of working for a multi-academy trust. If you love your subject and are passionate about developing pedagogy and practice, then this is the job for you.

We have an exciting teaching opportunity and are looking for an outstanding, committed and motivated teacher to contribute to the development of teaching and learning and curriculum in our DT department. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious ECT or proven classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for developing and inspiring the pupils in their care.

What the school offers its staff

Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and have all contributed to the academy's success story. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Ash Hill Academy, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:

• Financial, offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry’s, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.
• Lifestyle and Wellbeing, discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Motoring, access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme*,discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.
• Pension, excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Personal and professional, we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.

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

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

Post holders will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list.

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About Ash Hill Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 820 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ash Hill Academy website
• Email address: hollandl@ashhillacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01302562541
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ash-hill-academy

• A Rising Star in Yorkshire: In 2024, Ash Hill Academy ranked in the top 16 schools in Yorkshire for progress, with an exceptional Progress 8 score of +0.25.
In 2025, outcomes once again demonstrated consistently high performance, with 68% of students achieving a grade 4+/4+ in English and Maths, and 50% achieving a grade 5+/5+.
We are proud to be the highest attaining school in South Yorkshire for schools with similar demographics and ranked 37th most improved in the country.
“Pupils at Ash Hill Academy achieve exceptionally well and are rightly proud of their success.” – Ofsted, May 2025

• High Aspirations; High Achievement: At Ash Hill Academy, we live by a philosophy of “high expectations, aspirations, and consistency.” This ethos drives everything we do, ensuring every student and every member of staff thrives in a culture that inspires excellence.
“The academy has a culture of high ambition. Pupils rise to these expectations and flourish.” – Ofsted, May 2025

• Innovative Personal Development: Our students benefit from the fully integrated Life of a Student programme, designed to provide unparalleled personal growth opportunities and rich cultural capital experiences. This programme prepares students for success in school and life beyond the classroom.
“The personal development programme is exceptional. Pupils benefit from a rich range of experiences which broaden their horizons.” – Ofsted, May 2025

• Intervention Through Interaction: Our unique Intervention Through Interaction philosophy ensures every moment is a chance to support and inspire students. Through meaningful relationships and proactive engagement, we ensure every student reaches their full potential.
“Relationships between staff and pupils are warm, respectful, and built on trust.” – Ofsted, May 2025

• Incredible Facilities: Teach and learn in a school built for success. Our state-of-the-art facilities include the Porter multi-purpose building, completed in 2021, and our brand-new Sports Centre, opened in 2024. These cutting-edge spaces reflect our commitment to delivering the best possible education.

• A Proven Track Record: In May 2025, Ofsted inspectors praised the academy’s “transformational improvements,” recognising our dedicated and talented staff.

Arranging a visit to Ash Hill Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hollandl@ashhillacademy.org.uk.

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