Teacher of DT and Engineering (Maternity Cover)

Red House Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5LN

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 November 2025

• Closing date

  3 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Design and technology, Engineering
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 month - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS - UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Red House Academy has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and motivated Teacher of DT / Engineering. This is a fixed-term, maternity cover, position commencing in November 2025. The successful candidate will set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils, they will be accountable for the pupils' progress and be able to demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.

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

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

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About Red House Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Red House Academy website
• Email address: l.auchterlonie@northerneducationtrust.org
• Phone number: 01915111930
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/red-house-academy

Red House Academy is an 11-16 secondary school in the heart of Sunderland. The Academy is committed to creating an outstanding learning community where students are challenged to achieve their full potential. Our aim is to create an academy that understands and ensure that the outcomes of our pupils prepare them for life beyond the academy.

Arranging a visit to Red House Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.auchterlonie@northerneducationtrust.org.

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