Teacher of Design & Technology / Construction

THE SOVEREIGN TRUST
NEW PARK ACADEMY
Waterslea, Off Green Lane
Eccles
Manchester
M30 0RW
Tel: 0161 532 3254
Email: admin@newparkacademy.org

TEACHER OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (D&T) / CONSTRUCTION - Start Date: 1 September 2026
MPR + SEN Allowance
Full Time 1.0 FTE
Permanent

Teach. Build. Change Lives.

This isn’t a typical teaching role.

At New Park Academy, our pupils don’t just need a teacherthey need someone who can engage, inspire and rebuild confidence through practical learning.

We are looking for a D&T / Construction Teacher who can bring learning to life in the workshop, helping pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs develop skills, resilience and a sense of achievement.

If you believe that relationships, come before results, but drive them, this could be the role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing
Developing and delivering an engaging, hands-on D&T/Construction lessons at KS2-KS5
Create a calm, structured environment where pupils can succeed
Use practical learning to re-engage pupils who may have struggled in mainstream settings
Teach real-world skills that support independence and employability
Work closely with Teaching Assistants and pastoral teams
Maintain a safe and well-managed workshop environment

Who We’re Looking For
You don’t need to come from a special schoolbut you do need the right mindset.

We’re looking for someone who:
Is a qualified teacher (QTS)
Has experience or a strong interest in D&T / Construction / practical subjects
Can build strong relationships with pupils quickly
Is calm, resilient and consistent
Has high expectations but understands the importance of flexibility
Can manage behaviour positively and effectively
Experience in SEMH or alternative provision is desirable, but not essential.

Why Join Us?
A genuinely supportive and values-driven Trust
Strong focus on staff wellbeing and workload
Ongoing CPD and clear progression pathways
Opportunity to specialise in vocational and SEMH education
A team that works togetherno silos, no egos

Most importantly: You will see the difference you make every single day.

Safeguarding
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.

All staff are expected to:
Promote the welfare of children and young people
Maintain vigilance and professional curiosity
Report concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead

All appointments are subject to:
Enhanced DBS clearance
Satisfactory references
Pre-employment safeguarding checks

Visit the Academy
We strongly encourage candidates to visit New Park Academy to fully understand the role and environment.

To arrange a visit, please contact: Laura Clegg: lclegg@newparkacademy.org

Equal Opportunities
The Sovereign Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Why This Role Matters
This is more than a teaching role.

For many of our pupils, school has not worked before. Through D&T and Construction, you will help them:

Experience success
Develop confidence
Build skills for the future

You will change how they see themselves.

Closing Date - Monday 1 June 2026
Shortlisting Date - Tuesday 2 June 2026
Interview Date - Tuesday 9 June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.