Design Technology Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large secondary school in Bolton is seeking a full-time Design and Technology teacher to support pupils aged 11-16. The successful candidate will manage a full teaching timetable across Key Stage 3 and GCSE, taking full responsibility for lesson planning and assessment. Both experienced and newly qualified teachers will receive induction support. This temporary position may lead to a permanent role. The school is accessible by public transport from nearby areas.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• QTS required for the role.
• Experience teaching Design and Technology to GCSE level preferred.
• Newly qualified teachers are welcomed; induction support is provided.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design and Technology to pupils aged 11-16 across Key Stage 3 and GCSE.
• Plan lessons and manage a full timetable with marking responsibilities.
• Monitor and assess pupils’ progress and report outcomes.

Skills

Teaching DT to GCSE level

Monitoring and assessing pupil progress

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Join the Design and Technology department of a large secondary school in Bolton, providing support for pupils aged 11-16.

Full-time DT teacher.

Start date: January 2026.

Paid in line with the teaching scale – M1 – UPS1.

Teaching pupils aged 11-16. The incoming DT teacher will be teaching across Key Stage 3 and GCSE and will be expected to take on a full timetable. The successful candidate will also be expected to take on full planning and marking responsibilities alongside delivering lessons to meet the needs of learners at varying levels of learning ability. It will also be important to monitor and assess pupils’ progress and be able to report this back to the DT department should it require further discussion.

For candidates who do not drive, the school is also easily accessible via public transport from neighbouring areas including Swinton, Salford and Manchester City Centre.

Qualifications

• QTS
• Experience teaching DT to GCSE level
• Both experienced and newly qualified DT teachers are urged to apply for this position as all relevant induction and support will be provided.

For immediate consideration, please submit a full CV below. For any further information, please call the Manchester West Secondary Office.

Additional Information

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education"; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.