Bedlington Academy
Northumberland
£32,916 - £51,048 per year
Salary:
MPS / UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
23 September 2025
Job 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 driven by a clear focus on learning and a desire to develop high aspirations in our students. Bedlington Academy is a loyal and close-knit community school where individuality is valued and where tolerance, acceptance and inclusiveness run deep.
We are looking for a creative and motivated teacher who can inspire students through engaging and practical lessons in Design Technology. The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject, committed to raising achievement, and eager to contribute to the wider life of the school.
Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and those who are newly qualified. Please note that our Design Technology curriculum sits within our Design department, which also includes the specialisms of Art, Photography, Graphics and Food. Teachers in the Design department deliver across the specialisms at KS3 and often deliver more than one specialism at KS4. Whilst we seek a Design Technology specialist for this role, successful candidates must be prepared to teach beyond their own specialism, and we ask that you state clearly on your application which specialisms you would be able to offer.
Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
We are committed to:
* A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
* A positive and caring ethos
* An excellent learning environment and resources
* A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
* We will offer you:
* National Terms and Conditions of Employment
* Access to Teachers' Pension
* Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
* Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
* Discounted gym membership
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal
The successful candidate will:
* A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
* Hold a QTS qualification (or equivalent).
* Have experience of teaching within the subject area
* Have excellent IT skills.
* Be proactive and self-motivated.
Have a flexible approach to work.
Job description
Post title: Teacher of Design Technology
Responsible to: Head of Department
Salary Band: MPS/UPS
Job Purpose:
* To promote the agreed aims and objectives of the school.
* To effectively manage the learning process of students and apply a range of teaching and learning strategies.
* To plan and deliver lessons effectively and to maintain appropriate records of
* teaching.
* To mark and assess the work of students in accordance with school and departmental policies and to maintain appropriate records of student attainment and progress.
* To set and mark homework in accordance with school policy.
* To manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy.
* To contribute to the appearance and ethos of the school through the maintenance of a pleasant learning environment within the classroom and departmental areas.
* To actively celebrate the achievement of students through the use of school systems to praise and reward.
* To be a Form Tutor for an assigned group of students and to carry out related duties.
* To participate in general supervisory duties in accordance with published duty rotas.
* To participate in required meetings with colleagues and parents/carers
* To liaise with colleagues in other departments as appropriate.
* To participate in professional development and Performance Management reviews in line with school policy.
* To attend assemblies as required.
* Make a positive contribution to the wider community and ethos of the school.
* To promote and safeguard the welfare of students.
* To follow procedures for staff as set out in the Staff Handbook and school policy.
General:
* The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description 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 and the grade has been established on this basis.
Health and Safety:
* It is the responsibility of individual employees at every level to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work. This includes co-operating with the Trust and colleagues in complying with health and safety obligations to maintain a safe environment and particularly by reporting promptly and defects, risks or potential hazards. Specifically:
* To report any incidents/accidents and near misses to your line manager
* To ensure own safety and safety of all others who may be affected by the Trust's business
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, each student's welfare is of paramount importance to us and you are expected to share this commitment. All staff will fully comply with the Trust's policies and procedures, attend appropriate training, inform the Designated Person of any concerns, record any potential safeguarding incidents appropriately.
Deadline: 23rd September 2025, noon
Interviews taking place week commencing 29th September 2025
How to apply:
Application packs can be downloaded from our website.
Application forms should be returned to or by post to Kelly Saunders, Support Services Manager, Bedlington Academy, Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS. You can, if you wish, submit a covering letter to support your application; please do not submit a CV unless it is to complement your application form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" and the Trust's Safeguarding Policy which is available on our website.
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About Bedlington Academy
Bedlington Academy
Palace Road, Bedlington
Northumberland
NE22 7DS
United Kingdom
Bedlington Academy is a caring, friendly and inclusive school that is driven by a clear focus on learning and a desire to develop high aspirations in our students.
Housed in a brand new building since 2016, 650 students across our 11-16 secondary and sixth form, attend our ambitious school.
In 2022 Bedlington Academy received a 'good' grade from Ofsted.
Founded in 1926 as Bedlington Secondary School, Bedlington Academy is now part of the North East Learning Trust. The Trust's vision - that every child experiences excellence every day - is an aspiration that we are fully committed to. We aim to match the achievements of the best schools in the country and we are determined to do so without losing the friendly, supportive and inclusive ethos that makes this school so special.
We want our students to leave school with excellent qualifications, high standards of literacy and numeracy and ambitious plans for the future. Above all we want them to have enjoyed school, grown in confidence and developed a love of learning that stays with them into adulthood.
We are very proud of our students; they are polite, enthusiastic and well-mannered, and they represent their school and families exceptionally well.
About the North East Learning Trust (NELT)
In 2018 we were sponsored by the North East Learning Trust, a successful, multi-academy education trust. The trust is made up of seven secondary schools (including four sixth forms), four primary schools, a teacher training provider, North East SCITT, a national Research School and a National Teaching School Hub.
Read our NELT brochure
here
or visit our website
here
to find out more.
Ofsted report
You can view Bedlington Academy's latest Ofsted report
here.
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