Teacher of Design Technology

Wood Green School, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 1DX

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Salary based on experience

Teacher of Design Technology job summary

Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Tel: 01993 702355 Email: office@wgswitney.org.uk

Head Teacher: Mr R W Shadbolt

Teacher of Design Technology

Main/Upper Pay range

Fixed-Term One-Year Full time or Part time available

For September 2026

Wood Green School is looking for a talented and dynamic teacher of Design Technology to join our Art and Design department. Our school and the department is going through a time of growth and development, and this temporary post will support this transition. Design is popular with students and an important part of our commitment to developing creativity. The department will be led by a new Head of Art and Design from September, so this is an exciting opportunity to join the department in this new chapter.

Wood Green is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, close to the Cotswolds and with excellent transport links to Oxford and London. Our strong reputation and results improving year-on-year have led to a rapid rise in student applications. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, underpinned by our LEARNWell values. Our school mission is “to develop exceptional, well-qualified and well-rounded young people who make a positive contribution to our school, our community and the world”. This demonstrates our commitment to the whole child, academically and personally.

The right candidate: 

Applications are welcome for the position of an enthusiastic and talented teacher of Design Technology to join our successful, forward-looking department.  

• You will be a talented teacher with a passion for Design Technology, with the ability to teach Product Design to GCSE and potentially A Level.

• You will show the ability to inspire students of all ages and abilities  

• You will have high expectations of yourself and students and be committed to your professional development 

• You will be committed to playing a full role in the development of the Art and Design Department and the wider school 

• A permanent position may be available for the right candidate after the year’s temporary contract ends

Wood Green can offer: 

• A committed, enthusiastic Art and Design team.

• Brand new facilities

• Students who thrive on good relationships with staff and who enjoy Art and Design

• Development opportunities for staff, collaborating with teachers within school and as part of the Acer Multi-Academy Trust 

• A school committed to enabling every student to achieve the very best they can with supportive colleagues and a constant focus on enhancing teaching and learning 

• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing.

• The chance to work in an Art and Design team within a school that values the whole child and celebrates creative learning.

The closing date is Monday 15th June 2026 at 12 noon

 

Applications will be considered on receipt and may result in this advert closing early. 

To apply:  Please submit your application via the MyNewTerm website 

If you would like to learn more about this post or arrange a visit, please contact hrwest@acertrust.org.uk 

Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Wood Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment for whom they are responsible or with whom they come into contact in the course of their duties. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Wood Green School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1329 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wood Green School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wood-green-school

Wood Green is an over subscribed 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. Our strong reputation and results improving year on year have led to a rapid rise in student applications. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, and everything is underpinned by our LEARNWell values.

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