Teacher of Design Technology in Bedlington

Overview

Bedlington Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of Design Technology to join our dedicated and supportive team. Bedlington Academy is a caring, friendly and inclusive school that is focused on learning and developing high aspirations in our students. The Design Technology curriculum sits within our Design department, which also includes Art, Photography, Graphics and Food. Teachers in the Design department may teach across specialisms at KS3 and KS4; successful candidates must be prepared to teach beyond their own specialism and should indicate which specialisms they can offer.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

Responsibilities

• Promote the agreed aims and objectives of the school.
• Effectively manage the learning process of students and apply a range of teaching and learning strategies.
• Plan and deliver lessons effectively and maintain appropriate records of teaching and student attainment and progress.
• Mark and assess the work of students in accordance with school and departmental policies and maintain appropriate records of attainment and progress.
• Set and mark homework in accordance with school policy.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
• Contribute to the appearance and ethos of the school through the maintenance of a pleasant learning environment within the classroom and departmental areas.
• Actively celebrate student achievement through the use of school systems to praise and reward.
• Be a Form Tutor for an assigned group of students and carry out related duties.
• Participate in general supervisory duties in accordance with published duty rotas.
• Participate in required meetings with colleagues and parents/carers; liaise with colleagues in other departments as appropriate.
• Engage in professional development and Performance Management reviews in line with school policy.
• Attend assemblies as required and promote safeguarding and welfare of students.
• Follow procedures for staff as set out in the Staff Handbook and school policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Hold a QTS qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience of teaching within the subject area.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Flexible approach to work.

Job Details

• Post title: Teacher of Design Technology
• Responsible to: Head of Department
• Salary Band: MPS/UPS

What We Offer

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Access to Teachers’ Pension
• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
• Lifestyle Savings – discounts from top retail brands
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal

General

• The duties and responsibilities are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post.

Health and Safety

• It is the responsibility of individual employees to take care of their own health and safety and that of others. This includes co-operating with the Trust and colleagues to maintain a safe environment and reporting any incidents or hazards promptly.

Safeguarding

The Trust has a Child Safeguarding policy and procedure in place and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. All staff will comply with policies and procedures, attend appropriate training, inform the Designated Person of any concerns, and record safeguarding incidents appropriately.

Deadline: 23 September 2025, noon

Interviews: Week commencing 29 September 2025

How To Apply

Application packs can be downloaded from our website. Applications should be returned to kelly.saunders@bedlingtonacademy.co.uk or by post to Kelly Saunders, Support Services Manager, Bedlington Academy, Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS. A covering letter may accompany your application; please do not submit a CV unless it complements the application form.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All posts will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy (available on our website).