Teacher of Technology (Maternity Cover)

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

8 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  21 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate and innovative Technology teacher looking for an exciting opportunity? Kingsway Park High School is seeking a dynamic Teacher of Technology to join our forward-thinking and supportive department on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

As a school that values diversity, inclusion, and high aspirations, we are proud of our strong sense of community and commitment to removing barriers to learning. Our students thrive in a well-equipped learning environment, and our Technology department offers a range of engaging subjects, including 3D Design, Graphics, Engineering, Food Science & Nutrition, and Construction.

The Role

• Teach a range of Technology subjects at KS3, including Food Science & Nutrition, Design Technology, and ICT.
• Deliver KS4 lessons in your specialism, helping students excel in their chosen pathways.
• Play a key role in the ongoing development of the Technology curriculum, aligned with our school ethos: We Cooperate. We Pioneer. We Belong.
• Work within a well-resourced department featuring five specialist classrooms and dedicated staff workspaces.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming, highly supportive school community committed to professional development.
• Access to high-quality induction, CPD opportunities, and nationally recognised leadership qualifications.
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and a range of employee benefits, including a Cycle to Work scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Further details about the role

If you are an enthusiastic teacher who is eager to inspire students and make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!

Kingsway Park High School is part of the Altus Education Partnership and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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 are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Application Pack - Teacher of Technology (Maternity Cover) - March 2025.pdf - 670 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kingsway Park High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1341 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsway Park High School website
• Email address: recruitment@altusep.com
• Phone number: 01706769999
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-park-high-school

Arranging a visit to Kingsway Park High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@altusep.com.

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