Teacher of Design Technology
Ribblesdale School, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EJ42 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter or September 2026
Closing date
19 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 December 2025
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: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity is available for a dynamic and talented practitioner with a passion and flair for technology to join a successful and vibrant area of our school. We are seeking applications from aspirational colleagues who possess excellent subject knowledge and have enthusiasm for the subject. If you have the skills and knowledge to create and foster an ambitious, innovative culture in technology, we want to hear from you!
Technology is a popular and well supported subject at Ribblesdale. At KS3, our pupils study a range of subject specialisms to prepare them for the different pathways we offer at KS4: GCSE and BTEC qualifications. The department boasts a strong team, with three technicians and three specialist teachers, all with experience of delivering high quality education and achieving outstanding academic outcomes.
Significant investment has taken place over the past decade and the faculty boasts some of the best resources amongst schools across the region. We have a number of 3D printers, 2 laser cutters, 2 fully equipped workshops, a food technology room and a recently refurbished graphics / food demonstration room.
Our curriculum area is driven by a passion for developing imaginative, future-ready designers and highly skilled practitioners. At our school, pupils enjoy an exceptional breadth of hands-on learning, from rapid prototyping, 3D scanning and laser cutting to working with smart materials and industry-standard CAD software, including the full Adobe Suite. We’re equipped with cutting-edge technology such as injection-moulding machines and sublimation equipment, enabling pupils to explore real-world manufacturing processes.
We are also highly invested in sustainability, recycling our own plastics on site and transforming them into innovative new products embedding eco-conscious design into everything we do. Beyond the classroom, pupils have opportunities to shine through local competitions and collaborate with leading institutions and organisations. It’s an inspiring, future-focused environment and an exciting place for both pupils and staff to grow!
Excellent outcomes and expanding numbers of pupils studying at KS4 make joining the team at this exciting time a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. This role offers the successful applicant an opportunity to join a thriving area of the school and become part of a cohesive, forward-thinking and ambitious team.
Applications are welcomed from confident, aspirational teachers who will share our passion for high quality pedagogy informed by the latest research. A thirst for championing technology across all aspects of the school is vital, along with the enthusiasm and commitment to continue to drive forward at this exciting time.
What the school offers its staff
Our expert, friendly teaching and support staff work hard to ensure that our school continues to grow and improve, keeping our pupils’ development needs at the heart of all we do. ‘The Ribblesdale Way’ encapsulates the core beliefs and expectations we hold for our pupils and staff. Ribblesdale School is a Microsoft Showcase School and a founder member and key contributor to the North-West EdTech hub. Every pupil in our care benefits from our Ofsted Grade 1 personal development programme which incorporates our unique enrichment curriculum.
Ribblesdale is a popular and successful school which enjoys close links with the local community it has served for more than 90 years. I would positively encourage candidates to visit Ribblesdale School in order that they may better understand the ethos and atmosphere of our learning community.
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
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About Ribblesdale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1410 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ribblesdale School website
- Email address
- vacancies@ribblesdale.org
- Phone number
- 01200 422563
Ribblesdale School is a Microsoft Showcase School using cutting edge technology, located in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire. and we are seeking to appoint.
Arranging a visit to Ribblesdale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@ribblesdale.org.
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