Teacher of Design and Technology

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Teacher of Design and Technology

Teacher of Design and Technology

Sheffield Springs Academy12/05/2024

Sheffield Springs Academy is a United Learning academy, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019. Our whole-school ethos of ‘the best in everyone’ underpins our core values of ambition, confidence, creativity, respect, enthusiasm, and determination. Our aim is to send every student out into the world instilled with these values, as well as the right knowledge, skills, and qualifications, so that they are ready to play their part in it. Improvements made in outcomes for students over the last three years are a testament to the relationships between our staff, pupils, and their families, each one of them playing their part in in trying to ensure that every pupil achieves their potential. Sheffield Springs Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

Job details

Job details

SalaryStarting salary: Competitive Teacher Pay Structure, £32,850 - £48,050Contractual hours37.5BasisFull TimeRegionSheffieldJob category/typeDesign and TechnologyDate posted24/04/2024Job referenceREQ001181Attachments

Job description

Job description

Job title : Teacher of Design and Technology

Location : Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF

Starting salary : Competitive Teacher Pay Structure, £32,850 - £48,050

Hours of work : Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 08:00 – 16:00

Sheffield Springs Academy are looking to appoint the full-time post of Teacher of Design and Technology to complement the existing department. We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and influential Teacher to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 secondary school serving the Park, Manor and Castle wards of Sheffield. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 school. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside the access to the beautiful Peak District within a 20-minute commute. Quality of life is routinely ranked highly, and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe:

What we would like from you:

An ‘outstanding’ experienced teacher who has the knowledge and skills to develop the Product Design curriculum at Springs.

Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.

Someone who is passionate about Design and Technology and who will inspire our students to be so as

We will offer you:

Highly competitive salary.

Excellent facilities and resources.

Access to an outstanding professional development programme.

Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.

A respectful working environment.

Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other’s professional development.

A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.

Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.

Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.

Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.

Perkbox benefits platform.

We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted. The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Sunday 12 May 2024. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.