Teacher of Design & Technology
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
31 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Design and technology, Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS based on experience + London Fringe
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Design & Technology (Food) to join our dynamic team.
At the Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, we focus on equipping young minds with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the modern world, particularly in the fields of Design and Technology.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic educator with a deep love for food technology and the ability to inspire students of all abilities. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons, developing engaging schemes of work, and fostering a love of food and nutrition among our students.
We warmly welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers who are committed to enabling students to make excellent progress. Achievement for all students, regardless of background, is our key objective. We offer stimulating learning environments where effective teaching and learning are underpinned by high-quality interpersonal relationships. If you are ambitious for yourself and the learners you serve, then you are the person we need.
What the school offers its staff
Welcome to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, where our small school model ensures every student receives the personal support and challenge they need to succeed. As the flagship academy of Leigh Academies Trust, our inspirational building features modern technology and excellent facilities, creating an ideal environment for learning. We're proud to be an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme to students in Years 7-9, as well as the International Baccalaureate Careers Pathway, A-Levels, and BTECs in Key Stage 5. Our commitment to student well-being is demonstrated by our status as the first school in the UK to be awarded The Healthy Minds School kite mark, reflecting our dedication to the personal development of both students and staff.
Our motto,"Opening minds to Success,"guides our mission to foster a community where students are happy, resilient, and prepared for their futures, both academically and socially. We work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure all students are given every opportunity to thrive. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to making Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy a great place to work, supporting staff at every stage of their careers with access to NPQ courses and other professional development opportunities. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our inspiring, challenging, and supportive community.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1335 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
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