Teacher of Design and Technology
The Derby High School, Lancs, Lancashire, BL9 9NH13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Required for: Easter 2026
Closing date
23 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
THE DERBY HIGH SCHOOL
RADCLIFFE ROAD
BURY
BL9 9NH
Tel: 0161 764 1819 Fax: 0161 764 9365
SchoolEmail:derby@bury.gov.uk
Headteacher: Ms C H Hubert
11-16 mixed comprehensive NORapprox.930
Required for:Easter 2026
TEACHEROFDESIGN&TECHNOLOGY
MPS/UPS
The Derby High School is the highest performing school in Bury, Greater Manchester and has sustained this position fora number ofyears. We areseekingto appoint a well-qualified,enthusiasticand highly motivated teacher toteachDesign&Technology.Design Technology,Engineering,Food TechnologyandHealth & Social Care, together withComputing, ICT and Business,form the Technologies Faculty.We are passionate about delivering a high-quality and engaging curriculum and aspire to be a beacon of practice in theTechnologiessubjects. This isa great opportunitywithina dedicated,hardworkingand forward-thinkingfacultywhere you will be supported to develop yourteachingpractice.It is desirable for the successful candidate to be capable of teachingFood Technologyand Engineering.
We are anover-subscribed 11-16 Co-Educational School situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. Year on year our students make exceptionalprogressand we are currently the highest performing school in Bury for Progress 8. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this has been recognised by Ofsted. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in.
We believe that TheDerby High School isa great placeto work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/witha:
Successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve
School that hashigh expectationsof all who work here
School that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement
School that works effectively with all stakeholders
School that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare
Motivated,hardworkingand collaborative senior leadership team
Strong middle leadership team who are highly professional and work well together
Supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles
School that works effectively with all stakeholders
Caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people
Collaborative school that works with other schools and organisations to share and develop practice in Teaching & Learning
We will encourage you to be innovativeandcreativein your approach to teachingandprovide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references.To apply for this post, please download and complete the application formtogether with the supporting statementand email toMrsSSilgram-Clynes,Headteacher’s PAatheadteacherspa@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
CLOSING DATE:9am on23rdJanuary
Posted applications should be sent FAOMrsSilgram-Clynesat the school address.
What the school offers its staff
Dear applicant,
I would like to thank you for your interest in the role ofTeacher ofDesign and TechnologyatThe Derby High School. Having read all the necessary information about our school I hope you are excited about applying for this position.
At The Derby HighSchoolwe ‘Inspire to Make a Difference’.We havehigh ambitionsfor all our students. We are passionate about improving life chances and are committed to providing an outstanding education. We wanteach and everyone of our students toenjoy their high school experience,achieve exceptionally welland succeed in life.
Theschoolis an oversubscribed 11-16 Co-Educational Comprehensive (approx. 950 students on roll).We aresituated in the Northwest of England in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchesterand havegood transport linksto the city and neighbouring towns. The school's intake is truly comprehensive, with students from adiverserange of backgrounds.
The Derby High School, built in 1959, is an iconic building within the town with its distinctive look and extensive playing fields. Over recent years there have beena number ofunique additions to the school, and these have enhanced our curriculum offer: a bespoke Performing Arts building, INSPIRE, threestateof the art science laboratories, DISCOVER and a multimillion-pound Sports Hall, EXCEL. In 2018 webuilta STEAM Garden, a cross-curricular outdoor learning space,designed by our studentsfor the school and wider community.Twoyearsagowe openedCREATE, a purpose-built Design & Technology block that enablesour students to develop skills working with various materials, Food and Nutrition, Engineering andCADCAM.Computing and Business lessons are taught inExcITe.Reflecting our commitment to providing an outstanding education for our most vulnerable students we havealsorenovated an area of the school to house INCLUDE, a bespoke base for our SEND students.
Our curriculum is based on a ‘Resilience Framework’.It is dynamic, challenging and engaging, enabling our students to excel in all areas in school and preparing them for theirnext stepsin their education/careers.We offer a vast range of external excursions for every curriculum area, including to local colleges and universities, challenging stereotypes, raising aspirations, and engendering a sense of awe and wonder from the world around us.
There is a strong willingness to grow independent learners with the skills and experiences to thrive in a modern world. We prepare our students to become tomorrow's leaders through extensive opportunities to develop leadership skills. We are a school where all matter and our pastoral careensuresour students feel safe and happy.
We believe that enabling our students to flourish and reach their true potential is what drives our staff and that is why we achieve outstanding Progress 8 scores year on year (P8: 2018 = +0.40, 2019 = +0.30, 2022 = +0.44, 2023 = +0.41, 2024 = +0.35).Thisdata puts us as the highest performing school in Bury since 2018.Our2025 results were again strong but dueto Covidit is not possible to calculate aprogress score for this cohort.We are driven by strong moral values that puts students at the centre of all we do and so we are particularly proud of the positive progress our Pupil Premium students make.This commitment to excellence will be unceasing. We want to make a difference to the lives of the young people we serve.
We fully recognisethe value of studyingtechnology basedsubjectsto develop lifeskillsand alsofor future employment. Over recent yearsourTechnologiesoffer hassignificantlyincreasedacross the key stages. This includesDesign & Technology, Food Studies, Engineering and Health & Social Care, Business Studies,Computingand ICT.Wehave healthy numbers of students opting for allthesesubjects at Key Stage 4.
Thisvacancy isan exciting opportunity for an outstandingDesign and Technologyteacher who wants to work in a high-performing school that is committed to providing the best education.Ourfacilities areexcellentand youwould be workingalongsideexperienced teachersand technicians.We are seeking someone withhigh standardsand expectations who would bring their passion forDesign and Technologyto the students at The Derby High School. I guarantee that we will support, guide and prepare you for the next stage in your career.
Please use the QR code below to watch a videodemonstratingour fantastic Technologies facilities:
At The Derby High School,we value all ourstaff and their well-being. We place a significant emphasis on professional development and provide opportunities for staff to lead,collaborateand take part in action research. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school.
Youare reminded that the closing date for applications isFriday 23January 2026at 9am.
The Derby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.We are a safer recruitmentemployer,and the successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and all pre-employmentchecks to includeacceptablereferences.
I look forward to receiving your completed application and reading what you have to offer The Derby High School.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Derby High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 951 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Derby High School website
- Email address
- ssilgram-clynes@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
The Derby High School is an over-subscribed 11-16 Co-Educational School situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. Year on year our students make exceptional progress and we are currently the highest performing school in Bury for Progress 8 (most recent validated Progress 8 measure stands at +0.30). Alongside this student progress in Mathematics is positive and above the national average. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this was recognised by Ofsted in our most recent full inspection. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in.
Arranging a visit to The Derby High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ssilgram-clynes@thederbyhighschool.co.uk.
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