22 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Negotiable

  • Closing date

    27 February 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    2 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Design and technology

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

Additional allowances

MPS/UPS

Teacher of Design and Technology job summary

MATERNITY COVER FROM APRIL 2026

MPS/UPS

PART TIME ROLE BUT FULL TIME WOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE

There is the opportunity for this post to be appointed as a Teacher of Technology for a suitably experienced candidate.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be an outstanding practitioner
  • Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range
  • Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
  • Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion
  • Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.

Changing Lives Learning 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 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. In accordance with KCSIE, online searches will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

This is an open advert and the Trust will proceed to shortlist any applications as they are received. The Trust also reserves the right to close this vacancy at any point.

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.

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About West Lakes Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1124 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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School website
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We are a thriving, ambitious and forward thinking 11-18 academy situated on the edge of the beautiful Lake District. Our modern £26m building provides outstanding facilities, incorporating cutting edge technology which creates a bright and motivational learning environment. As a Teaching School and Multi Academy Trust we are building strong links with other schools in the local area and nationally. This role therefore provides significant career development opportunities as we continue to grow. We offer a comprehensive programme of individualised, evidence based CPD as well as encouraging colleagues to further their development through courses such as the National Professional Qualifications, a Masters degree, or supporting extra-curricular qualifications.

The academy’s Sponsors - Sellafield Limited, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and the University of Central Lancashire have each played an important role in its success and are committed to its continued improvement.

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