Teacher of Design & Technology/Food

We are recruiting at Westbourne Academy

Teacher of Design & Technology/Food

Required: 01 September 2026

MPS 1 - UPS 3

Full Time and Part time hours considered

Applications from ECTs are welcomed

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Design & Technology or Food who can ensure pupils receive an excellent education through the delivery of high-quality teaching. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious professional with the ability to teach both KS3 and KS4.

You will be joining a dynamic and exciting team, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students.

The successful candidate will have a commitment for continued professional development and will be a dynamic and forward-thinking individual, with a real drive to enhance students’ experience of Design & Technology in the classroom. We are seeking an ambitious professional with the ability to teach food technology and hospitality and catering to KS4, to join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring; creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students. As a key member of the team, you will be a dedicated professional capable of supporting and leading classroom and extra-curricular programmes.

We welcome applications from ambitious individuals, who have the drive, passion and vision to lead the department forward, applications from ECTs are welcomed. The appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and will be supported by our teaching and learning team and a strong SLT.

If you have what it takes, you can join an experienced, innovative team with incredible potential - and look forward to a future that could take you anywhere within the Trust’s Twenty-Two schools.

About Academy Transformation Trust

We are proud to be a part of the Academy Transformation Trust family of academies whose ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission.

What’s in it for you?

Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.

For Further information and to apply online, please see our application pack.

Closing date: Friday 12 June 2026 at 9am or earlier if the post attracts sufficient interest.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Westbourne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.