11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 February 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Design and technology

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Freebrough Academy is looking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking Teacher of Technology to join our successful and ambitious school. The successful applicant will inspire and engage students across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering high-quality lessons in Design and Technology and Engineering. You will be committed to hands-on, practical learning and driven by a determination to secure excellent outcomes for all learners.

We are seeking an outstanding classroom practitioner who can motivate, challenge and support students to achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will confidently monitor and track progress, set high expectations, and promote strong achievement across D&T. A strong command of subject knowledge, the ability to create a positive and purposeful learning environment, and effective behaviour management skills are essential to ensure a safe, engaging and productive classroom.

You will also be responsible for fulfilling wider professional responsibilities and contributing to the success of our alternative provision setting.

If you are committed to making a difference and supporting students to achieve their very best, we’d love to hear from you!

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

Flexible working opportunities

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

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.

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.

In order to apply for this position, please visit:https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/199818?aisId=12&rmId=3351&src=3

For more information, please contact Rachel Adams, Business Manager, at r.adams@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: Tuesday 10th March 2026 10:00am


Commitment to safeguarding

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 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.

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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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Freebrough Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
821 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Freebrough Academy is a member of the Northern Education Trust. We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.

Arranging a visit to Freebrough Academy

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

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