Design Technology Teacher

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a qualified teacher of Design Technology looking for a new role in Oldham?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a knowledgeable DT teacher to join a large secondary academy in Oldham from April 2024 to July 2024.

This is a full-time temporary teaching role paying up to UPS3 on the teacher pay scales for suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

The Role

Teacher of Design Technology - Resistant Materials and Product Design to GCSE

Five days a week 8.15am to 3.15pm

Experience of teaching practical technology lessons, making use of the technology department's equipment for CAD /CAM , 3D printing and carpentry equipment.

Positive confident behaviour management skills able to deliver safe practical lessons

Innovative teacher able to adapt lessons to the changing needs of students

The academy are interested in hearing from Early Career Teachers and experienced QTS teachers.

Unfortunately, the school are unable to accept applications from teachers without QTS as their insurance will not then cover the teacher for practical lessons

The School

11-16 academy in east Oldham

Improving school - working to regain its former Good status.

Part of a successful multi academy trust with 11 schools in Oldham and Kirklees.

Ofsted 2019 "Leaders have designed a curriculum that is focused on developing pupils' knowledge, understanding and skills across a range of subjects... Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and want to do well in their studies… Leaders have created a strong safeguarding culture in the school. Pupils' welfare is a very high priority"

State of the art facilities for teaching and learning with large bright spaces for students to feel safe and supported

To join us and be successful in this Technology Teacher role, you will need to:

• Hold QTS Status or QTLS or ECT status
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
• Provide a CV with full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work full time in the UK

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent

Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our new partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.

A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement

A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.

Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To be considered for this Technology Teacher position or to hear more about other roles for this academic year call the Manchester office on , or email