Teacher of Technology

SAMpeople; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Career progression

Wellbeing resources

EDI initiative

Automatic pay progression

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Canon Slade School in Bolton is seeking a passionate Design & Technology teacher to deliver KS3 and KS4 provisions, ensuring high standards of learning and progression.

The role involves creating stimulating lessons, collaborating with staff on schemes of work, and contributing to the overall education journey within a Christian academy trust environment.

Qualifications

• Solid subject knowledge in Design & Technology.
• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 D&T.
• Capable of motivating students and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Able to work with colleagues to plan and develop resources.

Responsibilities

• Teach D&T to all key stages and abilities, ensuring progress and enjoyment of learning.
• Act as a form tutor or contribute to wider pupil well-being as needed.

Skills

Design & Technology

KS3/KS4 teaching

Student motivation

Team collaboration

Parent engagement

Education

QTS / PGCE with QTS

Job description

REQUIRED - EASTER START, WOULD CONSIDER SEPTEMBER FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE

We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of 1,760 students (335 in the Sixth Form).Our students progress onto world-class universities and institutions to further study or gain apprenticeships and employment. Our aim is to fulfil individual potential and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world by providing an excellent education within a Christian environment.

Canon Slade School is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three High Schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy and Bury C of E High School: sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Has a sound and developed knowledge of your subject and of its examination specifications.
• Has the ability and/or experience to teach Design & Technology at KS3 and KS4.
• Can create and maintain a disciplined and stimulating environment in which all students are well motivated and learn.
• Promotes the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of your subject, being passionate about teaching it well.
• Monitors students’ progress and create opportunities for all students to reach their full potential.
• Establishes good working relationships with students and colleagues
• Follows departmental schemes of work and assessments in planning work with each group
• Contributes to the production of resources.
• Attends and contributes to departmental meetings and contribute to departmental policies and developments.
• Attends evening meetings as required, including with parents

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• To teach your subject at all levels and to all abilities, seeking to ensure that all pupils make very good progress, enjoy their learning, and become well educated.
• To contribute more widely to the well-being of our pupils, through being a form tutor, undertaking duties, and being a role model for them for their learning and their conduct.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 23rd November 2026 @ 9.00am

At The Bishop Fraser Trust, we aim to recruit outstanding people who have the right attitude.

For our part, we will provide excellent development opportunities, leadership training and the time to develop all of this so that you can be the best you can be.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.