Teacher of Design Technology and Head of Personal Development

The Heys School; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local secondary education provider is seeking a passionate Teacher of Design Technology and Head of Personal Development in Prestwich. This full-time role involves teaching KS3 & KS4 and leading personal development programs. Ideal candidates are creative, motivated, and must have the right to work in the UK. Enhanced DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must support the development of the department and the school.
• Experience or willingness to teach at KS3 & KS4 is essential.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design Technology at KS3 & KS4.
• Plan personal development programs and PSHE lessons.
• Devise and implement a personal development strategy.

Skills

Creative thinking

Motivation

Teaching within Technology department

Education

PGCE or equivalent qualification in Education

Job description

Overview

Are you a ECT who is looking towards the next step in your career or a Design Technology Teacher looking for a new challenge?

Do you enjoy working in a welcoming and supportive environment with a passion for training and development?

The Heys School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative, and passionate Teacher of Design Technology and Head of Personal Development to join our team who will provide excellent teaching and learning across the full age (KS3 and KS4) and ability range.

Role

Teacher of Design Techology and Head of Personal Development

Hours: Full time, 32.5 hours

Salary: Main scale to Upper scale range plus TLR2a

Closing Date: 16th October 2025

Interviews: 23rd October 2025

Head Teacher: Mrs L Turner

Enhanced DBS checks will be conducted. Post is subject to safer recruitment process.

Please note - We can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Teach within the Technology department at KS3 & KS4.
• Work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team to plan and lead the personal development programme and PSHE lessons for all year groups across the whole school year.
• Devise and lead the implementation of a personal development strategy to help develop responsible, respectful, and determined students.

Qualifications and requirements

• Applicants should be creative and forward thinking with the drive and motivation to support the further development of the department and the school.
• Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and newly qualified teachers seeking their first appointment.
• Safeguarding: employees have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Additional information

Applicants are invited to complete the application form, paying particular attention to the job description and a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 outlining why you are interested in the opportunity and how your application addresses the requirements for the role. Shortlisting will consider how you have demonstrated the abilities aligned to the skills and experience in that document.

The school has an unwavering determination that no pupil should miss out on the many wider opportunities that the school offers. The strong relationships that staff forge with pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, bring this to fruition. Pupils benefit from a myriad of experiences that help them to blossom. — Ofsted, June 2024

For further details please contact Sean Bramah at [e-mail], or visit our website https.theheys.school