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Teacher of Design and Technology (SMSTDT0127)
Scissett Middle School is a thriving, distinctive and highly successful school for pupils aged 10 to 13 (Years 6 to 8). Our pupils are a joy to teach, combining exemplary behaviour with genuine enthusiasm for learning. This creates a positive and purposeful environment where teachers can focus on what they do best: inspiring young people to achieve their potential. We encourage our staff to be creative, take risks and enjoy their teaching, believing that this fosters strong relationships, engaging lessons and exceptional outcomes for our pupils.
We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Design and Technology Teacher who is passionate about inspiring a love of learning in young people. Our Design and Technology teachers typically teach across both Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, making this an exciting opportunity for either primary or secondary-trained teachers with a specialism in Design and Technology. This role would suit someone who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and helping pupils develop creativity, confidence and practical skills.
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 01484 865444 or sbooth@themast.co.uk
Interview Date: 5 October 2026
Other Information
To apply for this role, please visit Vacancies | The Mast Multi Academy Trust to complete our application form.
The interviews are expected to take place week commencing 5 October 2026. The start date for the successful candidate is 1 January 2027.
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 submit your application as soon as possible.
We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff with a dedicated wellbeing charter, mental health first aid trained colleagues and wellbeing advocates at each location.
The Mast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks regarding suitability to work with children. Only in exceptional circumstances will the school interview without references prior, where the candidate does not wish to notify their current employer; applicants must make this clear when applying.
The Mast Academy Trust’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows.
Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Application is via the Trust’s online application form only, separate submissions or supporting documentation will not be accepted; all information should be provided within the relevant sections of the application form. You have the option to save and edit your application prior to submission ONCE you populate each section. As the application form is hosted on Microsoft Forms, you may wish to copy and paste any larger sections of text into the form.
The application form requires you to provide in addition to personal details, educational achievements, and employment history, you are required on the application form to provide clear and concise examples (in no more than a total of 1000 words) demonstrating how you meet the following areas:
- Previous Experience
- Education and training attainments
- Relevant information
- Additional factors including continual professional development.
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If we have not contacted you by 30 September 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.
