Teacher of Food/ Design & Technology
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
13 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 September 2025
Job details
Job role
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- 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: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS, based on experience + London Fringe
What skills and experience we're looking for
MPS/UPS (London Fringe) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.
Are you a passionate, creative, and inspiring Teacher of Design Technology and Food? Do you want to be part of an academy that is rapidly growing and offers fantastic opportunities to make a real impact?If so, we want to hear from you!
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is looking for a dynamic and enthusiasticTeacher of Design Technology and Foodto join our forward-thinking team. With the increasing popularity of these subjects and the academy’s rapid growth, this is an exciting time to be part of our journey.
As a Teacher of DT and Food, you’ll be responsible for inspiring students to develop a love for both design and food. You will teach both subjects, fostering creativity, practical skills, and an appreciation for how design and food contribute to the world around us. Whether it's helping students bring innovative designs to life or exploring the science and creativity behind food preparation, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our students.
What the school offers its staff
Working with us at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
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 anIB 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 awardedThe 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 toNPQ coursesand other professional development opportunities. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our inspiring, challenging, and supportive community.
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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
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About Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1335 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy website
- Email address
- joinus@latrust.org.uk
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