At the Cedars Academy we believe in being kind, working hard, and taking responsibility. We believe school should be a calm, inclusive and safe place, where teachers can get on and teach, and pupils can get on and learn without disruption. We are seeking a passionate, committed and inspiring teacher to join our brilliant Creative Faculty to teach Product Design and Construction (or be willing to learn to teach Construction).

We are currently looking to recruit a:

Design Technology Teacher – on a permanent, part-time 0.2 (1 day per week) contract starting as soon as possible

Based at The Cedars Academy in Birstall, part of the Lionheart Academies Trust

Salary: Main or Upper Pay Range

At The Cedars we pride ourselves on kindness, looking after each other and a sense of community, and we always welcome new teachers warmly and with enthusiasm. We firmly believe in academic excellence for all pupils, no matter their background, and work as a team to get the very best outcomes.

You will be joining a supportive team in a successful, popular and well-resourced department. Visitors always comment on the large, high quality products pupils make for their projects and our Product Design Team are rightly proud of their focus on skills and making products. You will have your own large and fully resourced workshop, which overlooks the front playing fields, as a teaching base and the team also has a full-time technician. If you are keen to make a real difference to the lives of young people who need great teachers, get in touch and arrange a visit.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check). Shortlisted candidates are subject to an online search.

If you would like to come and visit the Academy or have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

Closing date:       3 May 2024

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications and interview early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

Please note CVs WILL NOT be accepted.