Design Technology Teacher

Upton-by-Chester High School, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1NN

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (564)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Design Technology Teacher job summary

We are looking for an inspirational, enthusiastic, and committed teacher to join our successful a forward-thinking Design Technology Department.

Ideally able to teach food at KS3 and Product Design and Textiles at KS4 and 5.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and committed to high standards, have vision, ideas, and initiative, then we are keen to hear from you.

Applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers are welcome.

The post is subject to suitable references and the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). Further information can be found at www.gov.uk

Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our Safer Recruitment process, shortlisted candidates could be subject to an online search.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Upton-by-Chester High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1728 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Upton-by-Chester High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/upton-by-chester-high-school

“This is a good school with an outstanding 6th Form” OFSTED 2019

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