Vacancy: Teacher of Design & Technology
Start Date : September or sooner
Contract details : Part time/ Fixed term (maternity) 0.6
FTE Salary : £32,916 - £51,108
Actual salary :£19,749 - £30, 628
About us
We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands.
Leasowes High School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious Teacher of DT to join our ‘warm and welcoming school’ where ‘pupils behave well in lessons’ and ‘are polite and courteous’ (Ofsted Dec 21).
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivational Teacher of DT with the ability to teach to a professional standard who understands effective student learning through challenging, high quality and exciting teaching methods.
The successful candidate will possess the expertise to inspire and engage students, and will be determined to get the best from our diverse cohort of students, ensuring they make their very best progress. This will be achieved through planning and delivering engaging lessons, which will inspire our learners to succeed.
Applications are welcomed from talented and aspirant individuals who genuinely enjoy teaching and who have a commitment to continuing to improve students’ achievement and attainment. We are ambitious for our students and take great pride in being a positive and supportive learning community.
Leasowes High School offers excellent professional development opportunities, both in school and as part of the Trust, and a positive environment within which to help drive your career forward.
If you feel that you have energy, drive and determination to succeed in this post, we strongly encourage you to visit us and see for yourself the fantastic opportunities we can provide.
We will offer you:
· An experienced and supportive team
· Considerable opportunities for career development
· Excellent facilities and a positive environment
· A comprehensive Induction Package
Please contact Lisa Thomas, HRSO, on 01384 686646 to arrange a visit to the school.
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Closing date: Friday 8th May 2026 9am
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interview date: TBC
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and as part of our recruitment process, the Trust will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. This is to help identify any incidents or concerns that are publicly available which may pose a safeguarding risk or bring the Trust into disrepute. Any such findings will be shared with the recruitment manager and may be discussed at interview.
We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All required pre-employment checks will be undertaken, and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory outcomes. These include an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information, identity checks, online checks, and verification of professional qualifications and references. Further details are available in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.
This role involves regulated activity and is therefore subject to:
· An Enhanced DBS Check including the Children’s Barred List
· Verification through the DfE’s Check a Teacher’s Record (for applicable roles)
It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if you are barred from working with children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Certain convictions or cautions are considered ‘protected’ and need not be disclosed. Guidance on disclosure is available on the Ministry of Justice website: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
For information on the filtering of cautions and convictions, visit the DBS Filtering Guidance: DBS Filtering Guidance
As a Trust, we are committed to ensuring that during all stages of recruitment and selection, no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.