Teacher of Technology

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: School Support pay spine, Scale Point MPS/UPS

Teacher of Technology job summary

Teacher of Design & Food Technology

Kingsway Park High School | Rochdale
Salary: Main/Upper Teacher Pay Scale (MPS/UPS)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027
Closing Date: 19th October 2026

Inspire creativity. Develop practical skills. Make a difference.

Are you a passionate Technology teacher ready to inspire the next generation of designers, makers and innovators?

Kingsway Park High School is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of Design & Food Technology to join our collaborative and forward-thinking Technology department.

We welcome applications from teachers specialising in either Design Technology or Food Technology, with a particular interest in hearing from Food Technology specialists.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your subject to life, develop students' creativity and practical skills, and make a real difference in a diverse and inclusive school community.

What makes this opportunity exciting?

• A varied and engaging curriculum - Technology is taught at Key Stage 3, with specialist Key Stage 4 pathways including Food Science and Nutrition, 3D Design, Graphics, Engineering and Construction.
• Excellent specialist facilities - five dedicated Technology classrooms supporting practical, creative learning.
• A collaborative department - work alongside experienced colleagues who share ideas, expertise and a commitment to student success.
• Room to grow - access to professional development and opportunities to contribute to curriculum development.
• A school where everyone belongs - join a welcoming community where diversity is celebrated and ambition is encouraged.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for Design Technology and/or Food Technology.
• Delivers engaging, ambitious lessons that motivate and challenge students.
• Inspires creativity, independence and confidence through practical learning.
• Has high expectations and believes every student can succeed.
• Brings enthusiasm, fresh ideas and a collaborative approach.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers.

At Kingsway Park High School, our values are simple: We Belong. We Co-operate. We Succeed. If you're ready to inspire young people, share your passion and be part of a school that values what you bring, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply through MyNewTerm by Monday 19th October 2026 at 9.00am

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and barred list check where applicable.

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 Kingsway Park High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1289 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kingsway Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-park-high-school

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