Teacher of Design Technology
Walbottle Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 9TPDeadline is today
Closing date
5 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - up to 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS1- UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Post:Teacher ofDesign TechnologyContract Type:Fixed Term for up to 1 year - Maternirty cover starting 1st June 2026Salary Range:MPS1 – UPS3 (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE)Working Type:Whole TimeBase:Walbottle Academy, Hexham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 9TP
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of designers, engineers, and innovators? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Design & Technology to join our dynamic department.
At Northern Education Trust (NET), we believe in fostering a creative, hands-on learning environment where students can turn their imagination into tangible reality. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a supportive start, or an experienced practitioner eager to share your expertise, we want to hear from you.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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 interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Sophie Martin, Business Manager, by emailing s.martin@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026 at 9am
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
Further information about the job
Post:Teacher ofDesign Technology
Contract Type:Fixed Term for up to 1 year - Maternirty cover starting 1st June 2026
Salary Range:MPS1 – UPS3 (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE)
Working Type:Whole Time
Base:Walbottle Academy, Hexham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 9TP
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of designers, engineers, and innovators? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Design & Technology to join our dynamic department.
At Northern Education Trust (NET), we believe in fostering a creative, hands-on learning environment where students can turn their imagination into tangible reality. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for a supportive start, or an experienced practitioner eager to share your expertise, we want to hear from you.
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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 interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, please contact Sophie Martin, Business Manager, by emailing s.martin@northerneducationtrust.org
Closing date:Friday 15th May 2026 at 9am
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.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Walbottle Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1722 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Walbottle Academy website
- Email address
- w.scott1@northerneducationtrust.org
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