Teacher of Food / Design & Technology

TN United Kingdom; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Teacher of Food / Design & Technology, Tonbridge

Location: Tonbridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you a passionate, creative, and inspiring Teacher of Design Technology and Food? Do you want to be part of an academy that is rapidly growing and offers fantastic opportunities to make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you!

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Design Technology and Food to join our forward-thinking team. With the increasing popularity of these subjects and the academy’s rapid growth, this is an exciting time to be part of our journey.

As a Teacher of DT and Food, you’ll be responsible for inspiring students to develop a love for both design and food. You will teach both subjects, fostering creativity, practical skills, and an appreciation for how design and food contribute to the world around us. Whether it's helping students bring innovative designs to life or exploring the science and creativity behind food preparation, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our students.

We’d like to hear from you if you are:

• Creative and passionate, with experience in both Design Technology and Food, or someone eager to engage students and foster a love for both subjects.
• Able to motivate and inspire students, helping them achieve their full potential.
• A collaborative team player, excited to contribute to the continued success of our growing academy.
• Energetic with a “can do” attitude, committed to creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment.

Why Leigh Academy Tonbridge?

• Rapid Growth: Be part of an academy that is expanding rapidly and offers excellent opportunities for professional growth.
• Supportive Environment: Join a dedicated and enthusiastic team of educators in a vibrant and dynamic school community.
• State-of-the-art Facilities: Work in modern, well-equipped classrooms that support innovative teaching and learning.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development to help you thrive in your teaching career.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school where you can make a real difference and inspire the next generation of innovators and food enthusiasts.

Apply now and help us inspire a love for Design Technology and Food at Leigh Academy Tonbridge!

Working with us at Leigh Academy Tonbridge

‘Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional’ Ofsted, 2022.

‘Staff are proud to work at the school. There is a strong culture of collaboration and sharing.’

‘The school’s small size means that all pupils are known, valued and nurtured.’

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust

As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.