Teacher of Design Technology

Greenbank High School, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LT

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Art and design, Food technology
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.8 contract 26 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main and UPS range

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, creative and passionate Design Technology specialist to join our forward‑thinking Create Faculty. Our faculty is a vibrant, collaborative and highly creative hub, bringing together a diverse range of subjects including Art (Photography, Graphics, Fine Art), Music, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Textiles, Hospitality & Catering and Child Development. As a team, we are committed to delivering high‑quality teaching that nurtures talent, encourages innovation and promotes cross‑curricular creativity. Within this dynamic environment, the Design & Technology department is well‑resourced, offering excellent facilities to support engaging, modern and relevant learning experiences. We deliver a curriculum that inspires curiosity, develops technical and practical skills, and encourages pupils to become confident problem‑solvers who can apply their knowledge to real‑world contexts. Applicants with a specialism in Food Technology and/or Child Development would be preferable. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated teacher who is eager to contribute to the continued development and success of our department. The successful candidate will be committed to maintaining high standards, fostering a love and enjoyment of the subject and supporting our pupils to achieve their full potential.

What the school offers its staff

Would you like to join a well-established and successful team in a consistently high performing, oversubscribed, 11-16 school that focuses on each child as an individual whilst fostering a sense of belonging to a rich and diverse community? Greenbank High School is committed to supporting every child to develop to their full academic potential whilst experiencing a wide and exciting range of opportunities to equip them with the skill set for a successful future as rounded, mature and confident members of modern British society. As a school and a member of Southport Learning Trust we are determined to inspire our students through learning both inside and outside the classroom, care for individual pastoral needs and achieve the highest academic standards.

I am very proud of the school, its pupils, staff and governors. We are a dynamic learning community built on traditional values. Education at Greenbank provides much more than exam excellence. It aims to develop and nurture all students to take their place as caring and confident young women in the outside world. We have a strong safeguarding culture and will expect you to share this commitment. We look forward to receiving your application.

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

Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Copy of Copy of Copy of Recruitment Pack - TEACHER DT.pdf - 3.52 MB (opens in new tab)

About Greenbank High School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1034 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Greenbank High School website
• Email address: recruitment@greenbankhigh.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greenbank-high-school-southport

Greenbank High School is a high-achieving, all girls academy and trust the information provided will enable you to make a decision about your suitability to join our journey and provide a world class education. As a school and a member of Southport Learning Trust we are determined to inspire our students through learning both inside and outside the classroom, care for individual pastoral needs and achieve the highest academic standards

Arranging a visit to Greenbank High School

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

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