We are delighted to offer the opportunity for an inspirational Design Technology specialist to join our strong and talented department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate DT teacher to inspire and challenge students across Key Stages 3 and 4. Due to the flexibility within our existing team, the ideal candidate will be able to offer one or more of the following Design Technology specialisms; Resistant Materials, CAD, Graphics or Food Technology.
This position is an exciting addition to our established team due to the growth in popularity of both the school and the subject area.
We welcome applications from teachers at all stages in their career including ECTs and those returning to teaching or looking for a new challenge. Regardless of experience we offer excellent training opportunities, extensive professional development opportunities and a rich menu of extra-curricular activities.
At Welland Park Academy, we take immense pride in our core values of Respect, Perseverance, Achievement, and Kindness—principles that shape every aspect of school life. We would be very pleased to welcome a new colleague who shares these values and wants to become part of a school that puts students and learning at the heart of everything we do.
It is a very exciting time to join us at Welland Park Academy; we are a high-performing 11-16 school with over 1000 students on roll and we are growing! Our recent Ofsted inspection (February 2025) reaffirmed our status as a ‘Good’ school, highlighting the ambitious curriculum, high expectations, and strong student outcomes. Inspectors noted that “this is a school where pupils are proud to learn.”
We consistently achieve outstanding GCSE results, exceeding national averages, ranking 3rd in 2025 for the percentage of students achieving Grade 5 or above in English and Maths, and with attendance levels placing us in the top 25% of schools nationally. We are committed to fostering a thriving, supportive community where both students and staff excel.
The ideal candidate will:
• Be a highly motivated and inspiring classroom practitioner.
• Have a strong subject knowledge.
• Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
• Have a track record of raising student achievement.
• Be committed to the wellbeing and development of all students.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and share best practices.
What We Offer:
• A supportive and forward-thinking team of colleagues.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Students who are eager to learn and engaged in their education.
• Opportunities to go on our amazing school trips (recent trips include, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Iceland and France).
• A well-resourced department
• Subscription to the SAS Wellbeing Package to support staff health and wellbeing.
• Child-centred learning
• Access to an onsite gym available for staff use.
• Free onsite parking for all staff.
If you are an ambitious and talented Design Technology teacher looking to make a real difference in a school that values and supports its staff, we would love to hear from you.
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Welland Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.