Job Description

Establishment:

Gosforth Academy

Location:

Gosforth Academy

Salary:

32,916 - 45,352 (actual salary 19,749 - 27,211)

Department:

Technology

Job Type:

Part Time

Closing Date:

20/10/2025 23:59

Interview Date:

Shortly after closing date

Start Date:

November 2025
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (26/11/2025)

Contract Term:

TTO - Term time only

Hours per Week:

19.46

Weeks per Year:

52.000

Pay Grade:

Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6

The Role

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

Gosforth Academy is a successful academy with a superb record of academic excellence and achievement. Supporting around 2,000 students from Year 5 through to Sixth Form, our principal aim is to encourage high expectations and high standards of achievement, both academic and personal. Our values embrace honesty, trust, reliability, respect for the legitimate rights of others, care for the weaker members of society, regard for the environment and a kindness towards other people. At Gosforth Academy we offer our students excellent facilities and comprehensive choices, including an established rugby ACE programme with Newcastle Falcons. Our academy We offer our staff a positive and thriving working environment, and as a large academy part of Gosforth Group multi-academy trust, we can provide you with personal and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about providing a first-class education to our students and want to join a successful team - we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working days will be Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.



Please note that this role is a fixed-term maternity cover for up to 1 year, or on return of the substantive postholder.



The DT department consists of five staff who teach a range of subjects from Year 9 through to Year 13. The DT block is well resourced, with classes having ready access to IT including 2D and 3D CAD software, CNC laser cutter and plotters. The department consists of a range of hard material workshops including metal work bay. The curriculum is varied and covers KS3 Design Technology and Food Technology. At KS4 students have options of GCSE DT and Art and Design: 3D Design, with the A-level offering now being Art and Design: 3D Design. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and be skilled in delivering highly engaging lessons in KS3, GCSE and A level to ambitious, creative and aspirational students.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

An outstanding classroom practitioner A passion for inspiring students in DT and all creative methods, including Art. Be able to demonstrate strong subject knowledge across a range of DT specialisms Understanding of the latest developments within the DT curriculum Have consistently high expectations of students of all abilities and the resilience to help all to succeed Be an effective team player who can contribute to a collaborative and supportive working environment. Have the ability to teach theoretical and practical elements of DT to a high standard

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A competitive salary Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals Enthusiastic and motivated students An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development A school with its community at heart An exciting programme of staff well-being activities Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group


If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegosforth@gosforthgroup.org.uk or telephone: 0191 285 1000.



Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.


Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.


The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

CREATE YOUR FUTURE

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Great North Road

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Gosforth

Newcastle upon Tyne

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People & Culture Team


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