Teacher of Technology - Construction & Product Design
Ryburn Valley High School, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1DF18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
14 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 March 2026
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, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teacher Scales
What skills and experience we're looking for
Salary: Teacher
Scales
Contract: Permanent.
Full time – part time considered – please include details clearly in your
application
Closing Date: Tuesday
14th April 2026 at 9am
Start Date: 1st
September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Are you a passionate, ambitious Technology Teacher with a specialism in Construction and Product Design?
Do you have the drive to inspire creativity, nurture practical skills, and encourage innovation in young people? Are you committed to delivering engaging, inclusive lessons that raise achievement and foster a love of learning?
We are seeking a dedicated teacher who can play a key role in building a culture of excellence, equality, and high expectations—ensuring every student develops their technical knowledge and skills within a safe, vibrant, and supportive environment.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and friendly team at Ryburn Valley High School, working under the guidance and support of the Department Head and Head of School.
The successful candidate will deliver KS3 Technology & KS4 Construction & Product Design.
What the role involves in a nutshell:
- To deliver a high-quality curriculum provision through effective teaching and learning at KS3 & 4 in Technology.
- To carry out the professional duties of a qualified teacher as identified in the DfE Teachers’ Standards
- Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning, motivation, and presentation of work.
- Set high expectations for student behaviour to create a purposeful working atmosphere and a safe and respectful classroom environment that supports the learning of all pupils.
What you’ll get in return?
You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In addition to this you will benefit from:
- Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension Fund.
- Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
- Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students.
- Annual Flu Vaccines.
- Home & Technology Scheme.
- Rewards and discounts.
- GP Online and Prescription Service.
- Your Care Wellbeing & EAP.
- Lifestyle benefits & discounts.
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
Read our job pack below for more information.
HOW TO APPLY
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, or have any questions, then we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Carrie Burbidge our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team via c.burbidge@ryburn.tlt.school
If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application form.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
What the school offers its staff
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ryburn Valley High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1614 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ryburn Valley High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@TLT.school
School location
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