Teacher of Design Technology

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative educational institution as a Teacher of Design Technology and inspire young minds! This full-time role offers the chance to work in a dynamic department, teaching essential skills in CAD/CAM while contributing to the growth and development of students. The position is perfect for a passionate educator who values creativity and wants to help shape the future of students in a supportive environment. With a commitment to professional development and a range of attractive benefits, this role is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic teacher with strong subject knowledge in CAD/CAM.
• Experience in teaching various subjects within the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Improve learning standards and raise student achievement levels.
• Plan and develop appropriate learning activities for students.

Skills

CAD / CAM

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Teaching Experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Design Technology or related field

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Design Technology to join our fantastic team at CHS South.

This is a fixed term, full-time teaching post, working within our dynamic Design and Food Technology Department. This role attracts a salary of Teachers Main/Upper pay scale. The post is maternity cover for one year, commencing Summer Term Two or September 2025.

We’re looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and practical teacher to join our DT department at CHS South. Ideally, you will have strong subject knowledge in CAD / CAM and be able to teach a variety of subjects within the curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of current curriculum developments, good communication skills, and be able to plan and develop appropriate learning activities. We would also like candidates to have successful teaching experience in the relevant phase.

Main purpose of the job:

The post holder is required to fulfil the professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers in the school, as outlined in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. These detail the professional and particular duties required of teachers, together with requirements for management time, working time, guaranteed planning and preparation time. The school complies with these requirements in order to make reasonable demands of teachers. The post holder’s key responsibilities will be improving the standards of learning and raising levels of student achievement for all students in their care.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including:

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

CHS South

CHS South is an 11-16 eight-form entry, mixed, comprehensive school opened in conjunction with Chorlton High School in 2018. Our school provides a full capacity of 1200 in our brand-new building which opened in September 2021.

We provide an education built on the values of offering every young person we encounter the skills needed to craft a creative, happy, and successful future. We ensure the young people at CHS South have access to a broad and forward-thinking enrichment curriculum. We are well positioned to offer a diverse and engaging sports curriculum through our fantastic relationships with the vast array of sports providers in our community. Furthermore, our expertise and understanding of the creative arts ensure our young people are provided with the opportunities to develop and hone their skills to become the next generation of creative trailblazers.

We received our first Ofsted inspection in January 2023 and were graded as ‘good’ in all areas.

“CHS South is a welcoming and supportive community. Pupils are proud of their school. Pupils understand the school values of ‘ready, respectful, safe’, and they try hard to follow them in all that they do.”

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.