Design And Technology Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time contract

Supportive environment

Well-resourced dept

Impact on learning

Competitive pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Teacher of Design & Technology to join a welcoming Blackburn, Lancashire secondary school on a full-time basis from November 2026 to July 2027. You will teach D&T across KS3 and KS4, including Food Technology, plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess progress, and contribute to department and school life. Applicants must hold QTS or an equivalent qualification, with D&T teaching experience; MPS/UPS dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching Design & Technology within a secondary school setting.
• Confident delivering Food Technology lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver Food Technology lessons as part of the timetable.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress.
• Contribute to the wider life of the department and school community.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management and behaviour.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

D&T teaching experience

Food Technology instruction

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Teacher of Design & Technology (Including Food Technology)

Blackburn, Lancashire
Full-Time | November 2026 – July 2027
MPS/UPS (Dependent on Experience)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Design & Technology to join a welcoming and successful secondary school in Blackburn, Lancashire on a full-time basis from November 2026 until July 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging lessons within Design & Technology and Food Technology. The successful candidate will be committed to raising achievement, promoting creativity, and fostering a positive learning environment where all students can thrive.

The Role

• Teach Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver Food Technology lessons as part of the timetable.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress.
• Contribute to the wider life of the department and school community.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management and behaviour.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching Design & Technology within a secondary school setting.
• Confident delivering Food Technology lessons.

What We Offer

• Full-time teaching opportunity from November 2026 to July 2027.
• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Well-resourced Design & Technology department.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on students' learning and development.
• Competitive rates of pay.

If you are a motivated and creative Design & Technology teacher who can also teach Food Technology, we would love to hear from you.

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