Organisations
Scissett Middle School
Hours
Full time
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JX
Position type
Permanent
Salary
MPS/UPS. Suitable for ECTs
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Scissett Middle School
Tel:
E Mail
Executive Headteacher: Mr C Taylor
Head of Schol: Mrs R Onnis
Job Title: Teacher of Art, Design and Technology, full time, permanent
To start: As soon as possible
Grade: MPS/UPS. Suitable for ECTs
Scissett Middle School is a thriving, over-subscribed and highly successful school, catering for pupils between the ages of 10 and 13 (Y6-8). Teachers in our school can really teach as pupils have outstanding behaviours, matched with a zest for learning. We encourage our staff to take risks and enjoy their teaching as we believe this leads to strong relationships and exceptional progress.
We are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Art, Design and Technology teacher, who wants to inspire a love of learning in our young people. Our Art, Design and Technology teachers usually teach both KS2 and KS3; therefore, the position may be of interest to both primary and secondary trained teachers with an Art, Design and technology specialism.
You Will
Be a highly effective classroom teacher
Be organised and committed
Have a strong moral purpose which puts pupils at the centre of everything
Believe in high achievement for all
Be committed to the extra-curricular life of the school
We Can Offer
The opportunity to work in a very special school; one which is forward thinking, dedicated to the improving the lives of all children and continuously seeks to be the best it can possibly be
Highly motivated pupils who are eager to learn and engage in lessons
A school that doesn't do fads or gimmicks; one which puts teacher workload and wellbeing at the centre of every decision we make
A commitment to your future development through a well-structured CPD programme
The chance to work as part of a small multi-academy trust who are relentless in their drive to deliver the best learning experiences to all
Annual salary increments plus inflation linked increases.
Automatic enrolment into a Teacher Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates.
Enhanced occupational benefits (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave).
Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to Health and Wellbeing services including, GP consultations, Private medial operations, Physiotherapy, Counselling and mindfulness, wellbeing clinics, nurse support services, chronic illness and cancer support, menopause support.
Flexible family friendly policies from day one.
Funding of a wide range of accredited training courses and apprenticeships.
A range of working patterns dependent upon the role.
For employees on all year-round contracts, a minimum of 28.5 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service) holiday entitlement.
Death in service benefit.
Visits are warmly welcomed and highly recommended.
For further information about this post please contact Sally Booth, PA to the Headteacher, on or
Application is via the Trust Application Form which can be found on the trust website.
If you require support to complete your application please contact HR –
The closing date for applications is 18th March 2026.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. You are therefore advised to get your return you application as soon as possible.
The interviews are expected to take place week commencing 23rd March 2026.
The start date for the successful candidate is As soon as possible.
If we have not contacted you by 23rd March 2026, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Please accept this as acknowledgement of the time and interest you have shown.
We value the individual and encourage difference. To achieve this, we start with inclusive recruiting practices. Starting from our job descriptions to blind recruiting, structured shortlisting and scoring we ensure that all employees applying are only measured against their skills, achievements and values.
The Mast Academy Trust and its members, trustees, governors, executive leaders and Headteachers are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and ensuring that safer recruiting procedures are in place; it expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment.
Appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Closing date
18 March 2026, 11:55 PM