Teacher of Design & Technology

Lealands High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3AL

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: ECT/MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  ECT/MPR/UPR

Teacher of Design & Technology job summary

Teacher of Design &Technology

(ECT/MPR/UPR)

Full Time/Part Time

September 2026 start

Shape the Future. Design the Extraordinary.

Are you ready to turn "what if" into "what is"? At Lealands, we don’t just teach Design & Technology; we spark the next generation of innovators, engineers, and creators.

We are looking for a highly motivated Design & Technology Teacher who lives at the intersection of creativity and logic. Whether you are an experienced artisan of the classroom or an ECT with fresh perspectives, we want your passion to fuel our vibrant, multicultural community.

"Our students bring the ambition; you bring the spark."

Why Lealands?

We believe that behind every great invention is a teacher who said, "Try it." You’ll join a high-achieving, enthusiastic team that treats the workshop and the kitchen as labs for excellence. The ability to deliver high-quality teaching across Engineering, Textiles, and Food is essential to this role. Whether you are guiding a student through the precision of an Engineering design process, the intricate patterns & colours of Textiles, or the science and craft of Food, you will be the catalyst for their success..

The Blueprint for Your Success

We don’t just invest in our students; we invest in you. Our environment is dynamic, friendly, and built on a foundation of mutual support.

Your Toolkit of Benefits:

• Invest in Your Mind: A bespoke professional development programme with opportunities to study for a Master’s degree.

• Wellness & Security: Private healthcare with Benenden and a generous relocation package to help you settle in.

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• Tech-Ready: Your own staff laptop with seamless remote access.

• Location, Location: Perfectly positioned for easy commuting via the M1 (J11A), Leagrave station, and Luton Airport.

Are You the Missing Piece?

If you have the technical breadth to teach Engineering, Textiles, and Food and the heart to work in a school where high standards meet a caring atmosphere, we want to meet you.

Visits from prospective applicants are welcome and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Sarah O'Connor (HR Coordinator) on 01582 611600 or email recruitment@lealands.luton.sch.uk.

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice fluently in spoken English.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools

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.

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

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 Lealands High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1026 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lealands High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lealands-high-school

Lealands High School is a comprehensive Foundation school located on the northern edge of Luton, in Sundon Park. We provide high quality education for students aged from 11 to 16 years old.

We are driven by our core values of respect, responsibility and excellence. We believe in working to help every single student become a responsible and respectful citizen with the skills and knowledge needed to lead successful and fulfilled lives beyond school. Our mission is to support each individual to ‘climb the mountain to success’ and our curriculum and support structures help us to achieve this.

Lealands was fully refurbished in 2013 and we continue to benefit from a modern and well equipped building with fantastic specialist facilities. The School retains a special focus on sport and PE and we benefit from superb resources including an indoor heated swimming pool and flood lit astroturf.

Our school serves a catchment area, but also takes students from across Luton and surrounding Bedfordshire villages and towns. We are a diverse school which is proud to welcome students and staff from many cultural and religious backgrounds.

Lealands is a welcoming, safe and caring school environment. Student progress is supported by the hard work and commitment of well qualified staff who set high expectations to enable every child to succeed. A wide range of support is available for those who need additional help to succeed. We believe in the continual improvement of each individual within our school community and are strongly focused on reward and celebration.

Ofsted judges the school to be ‘good’ with strengths in a number of areas recognising that, “Pupils clearly enjoy school” and “They feel valued and well supported” (Ofsted, March 2017).

As a school, we strongly believe in partnerships working together in the best interests of all our students. Parents/ carers, students, staff, governors, community groups and friends all work together to ensure that the young people in our school enjoy their learning journey and achieve some exceptional outcomes. As part of the Luton Futures and Lea Springs Partnerships we are able to enjoy the benefits of working closely with other schools locally.

For more information about Lealands, please visit the school website www.lealands.luton.sch.uk which gives a good insight into our school and why we are so proud to be members of Lealands High School.

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