Teacher of Design and Technology - Textiles

The Radclyffe School, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 0LS

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  23 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-time, 1265hrs, 195 days, Teachers’ Pay and Conditions.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main/upper pay scale according to previous experience. £31,650 to £49,084 per year.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher with the ability to raise standards and levels of achievement at KS3/4 in D&T. Preferably with a background in Textiles. We will appoint someone who is enthusiastic and keen to get involved in the life of our school and improve outcomes for our students.

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree in Design Technology in a related subject
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum in Design Technology
• Experience of successfully teaching Design and Technology with a focus on the textiles specialist area at KS3 and 4 and to GCSE
• Proven record of raising standards of attainment and Achievement
• Experience of making accurate and productive use of Assessment
• Competently using ICT to support teaching and wider professional activities
• Good interpersonal skills: ability to work constructively with colleagues, students and parents
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate concisely to a variety of audiences
• A commitment to the Faculty and support for the school ethos
• Good classroom management skills
• Ability to motivate students of all abilities
• Work flexibly as the workload demands
• Excellent attendance record (*)

What the school offers its staff

This is a great opportunity to join our fantastic D&T Faculty, which is large and dynamic with a real commitment to team work. We are looking for an enthusiastic new team member.

If you are an ECT, a tailored professional development programme will be in place to support your first two years of teaching.

We can offer you:

• a successful and forward looking school with stunning and unrivalled facilities;
• a professional, dedicated and supportive department;
• a supportive staff and senior leadership team;
• a school renowned for outstanding professional development opportunities;
• a school community committed to corporate excellence;
• curriculum development time for all subjects on the calendar;
• reduced contact time for all teachers and TLR holders to support workload*;
• national college subscription for all staff and an additional non contact period for CPD*;
• CPD library for staff;
• high quality external training opportunities and support with leadership development;
• inset days and training for all staff;
• additional training and support for new staff;
• excellent provision for early career teachers;
• reduced class sizes at KS3;
• strong pastoral team to support teachers;
• smart screens/ IWBS and visualizers in all classrooms

Commitment to safeguarding

The Radclyffe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please see our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy for further information: https://theradclyffeschool.co.uk/safeguarding-child-protection-policy/

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of D&T - Person specification.pdf - 148 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of D&T - Job Description.pdf - 171 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Radclyffe School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1475 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Radclyffe School website
• Email address: hr@theradclyffeschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01616223200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-radclyffe-school

The Radclyffe School is a popular 11-16 maintained Foundation (Co-operative) Trust school in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham. The Governing Body has direct responsibility for the employment of staff, its finances, the running of the school and the outcomes it achieves. It is a larger than average secondary school with 1500 mixed gender students on roll. The school is full in every year group. Over 70% of students are from ethnic minority backgrounds, most of whom are of Pakistani or Bangladeshi heritage. Some 30% of students qualify for free school meals or a clothing grant to help with the purchase of school uniform.

Arranging a visit to The Radclyffe School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theradclyffeschool.co.uk.

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