TEACHER OF DT & FOOD
Salary – MPS1 (£31,650) to UPS3 (£49,084)
Commencing – September 2025
R&R available for the right candidate
Do you thrive on empowering the next generation of creative thinkers and problem-solvers? Can you inspire students to explore the world of design through exciting practical and theoretical approaches?
The Role
Watling Academy is seeking a passionate DT & Food Teacher to equip students with essential design, technology, and practical skills for the future. As a DT & Food Teacher at Watling Academy, you will:
* Deliver engaging lessons that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, encouraging students to develop their potential in design and technology.
* Guide students through a variety of hands-on projects, from designing and crafting products to exploring elements of food preparation and nutrition, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience.
* Implement dynamic teaching strategies that connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications, helping students see the relevance of design and technology in the modern world.
* Be a key part of our supportive team, collaborating with colleagues to deliver an engaging and enriching curriculum that meets the needs of every student.
About Watling Academy
Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to open the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.
For more information about our school, please explore our website:
Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack
About The Denbigh Alliance
The Denbigh Alliance Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.
As a Maths Hub, Computing Hub and SCITT, we are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.
The Denbigh Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
E-mail: hr@thedenbighalliance.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Fry
Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd February 2025, 9am