Design & Technology Teacher
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2DY15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Part time: 3 Days a Week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Pay scale
- M1 to M6 or Unqualified Teachers SP1 to SP6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Design & Technology Teacher 3 days a week, Fixed-Term initially until the end of August 2027 - to start ASAP
Based at St David’s Centre (Hereford)
Salary: M1 to M6 (£19,750 to £27,211 0.6) – Early career teachers welcome
Unqualified Teachers SP1 to SP6 (£13,560 to £21,155 0.6)
Role responsibilities include:
- Delivering engaging, practical lessons within our fully equipped workshop.
- Preparing lesson materials and providing resources to support learning.
- Providing feedback on student work, evidencing progress and achievement.
- Embedding literacy, numeracy and core employability skills within your teaching.
- Maintaining accurate records to track/report on student progress.
- Supervising learners, ensuring compliance with health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
- Supporting students pastorally, promoting welfare, motivation and engagement.
- Participating in the wider school activities aligned with HPRS’s ethos and values.
HPRS offers a secure and inclusive learning environment designed to foster independence and self-confidence in its students. Supported by a dedicated Management Committee and a highly skilled staff team, the service provides specialized education for pupils who require an alternative to mainstream education. You will be joining a team which works hard to create a positive and caring community that puts children at the heart of everything we do. Candidates will need to be patient and understanding of difficulties that can be experienced by our pupils and have excellent communication skills.
Candidates will also need to:
- Improve pupil’s confidence, motivation, social skills and relationships, enabling them to face new and challenging situations.
- Help pupils overcome barriers to learning.
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner.
- Work on your own initiative.
- Be a good timekeeper, flexible, accommodating and a team player.
- Good sense of humour.
The ideal candidate will be appropriately qualified and show evidence of professional development relevant to Design Technology (carpentry, brickwork, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.).
For a discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher Beverley Blower, at St. David’s Centre by calling 01432 274485.
Application forms and further details are available from Hoople. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.
Closing date: Midday Friday 20th March 2026
Interviews: Friday 27th March 2026
What the school offers its staff
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Design & Technology Teacher, with a construction focus, to deliver high‑quality practical training to our Key Stage 4 learners. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to young people who benefit from an alternative approach to education, helping them build confidence, skills and pathways into the construction industry.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 59 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service website
- Email address
- nicholas.butterworth@hoopleltd.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01432 383890
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) provides education to pupils unable to attend mainstream school for various reasons. The service is currently split over three sites located within Hereford – St David’s Centre (KS4), The Aconbury Centre (KS3) and H3 (Hospital, Home, Hub Teaching Team).
HPRS provides a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment in which young people can grow as responsible, independent and self-confident learners. The service benefits from a supportive Management Committee and Senior Leadership Team and a dynamic team of experienced, committed staff.
You will be joining a team which works hard to create a positive and caring community that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
Arranging a visit to Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nicholas.butterworth@hoopleltd.co.uk.
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