Temporary Teacher of Design & Technology

Brine Leas School, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7DY

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 May 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, Key stage 5
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary contract for 12 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary M1/UP3 (£32,916 to £51,048p.a)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• be a well-qualified teacher with a record of planning and delivering lessons that are engaging challenging and enjoyable to pupils of all ability levels.

• have a PGCE qualification (or will have obtained one by September 2026) and QTS

• have the ability toteach pupils throughout KS3, KS4 and KS5

• be able to inspire and make positive relationships with students to encourage great learning

• have an excellent understanding of the components thatcompriseoutstanding teaching and learning

• have evidence of supporting students to reach their full potential

• be a resilient character with a strong personal drive

• contribute to teamwork within the faculty and the school as a whole

• havehigh expectationsand commitment to the wider life of the school

What the school offers its staff

• the opportunity to work in one of the highest performing schools in Cheshire East

• a pleasant, working environment in the rural south of Cheshire East

• to work alongside collaborative and progressive senior leadership team and staff

• friendly and highly motivated students who are keen to learn and take pride in their achievements

• a comprehensive induction programme when joining the school as an ECT or more experienced teacher, including mentor, buddy and SLT link

• an outstanding professional development programme with the opportunity to share best practice within your own faculty and with staff from other specialisms and schools

• a laptop to use whilst in employment

• a large, modern and comfortable communal staff room

• EAP programme

• Pension Scheme (TPS)

• Brine Leas School Employee Assistance Programme

• part of the Cheshire Teaching School Hub

• Discounts on shopping, leisure and travel

• priority admission for children of staff who have worked at the school for two or more years or teach in a shortage subject

• Flu vaccinations

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.

Application

Applications should be made via https://www.thecornoviitrust.org by Tuesday 2nd June 2026 (12.00pm) on the recruitment platform.

Statements in support of your application may be written as part of the application form. Please note that these must not exceed two sides of A4. Please ensure that in your statement of application you cover the following:

• How you align with the key elements of the job description
• An indication of what you feel you can bring to the D&T Team.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding to ensure that our students thrive in a safe and supportive environment. All staff in the School are trained in Safeguarding and Child Protection issues and are kept up to date with changes in legislation and practice. We take all allegations, suspicions and disclosures seriously and will respond to them promptly.

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.

Landing Page.pdf - 498 KB (opens in new tab)

Application for Temp Design Technology Teacher.pdf - 12.8 MB (opens in new tab)

About Brine Leas School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1411 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brine Leas School website
• Email address: n.clarkson@thecornoviitrust.org
• Phone number: 01270 625663
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brine-leas-school

Brine Leas School is an 11-18 school within The Cornovii Trust.

We are a popular and successful school with a strong commitment to a broad curriculum that meets the needs of all our pupils. We believe in giving pupils life changing and affirming opportunities within our extra-curricular provision. Most pupils stay with us for seven years and enjoy excellent destinations appropriate to their abilities. Many go onto the world’s best universities, employers, and careers.

We have a talented, creative, and passionate team of staff who take every opportunity to cultivate an environment in which our pupils can succeed, ask questions and express their views. We actively encourage opportunities for pupils to think deeply about their work in order to make sense of the increasingly complicated world in
which we live.

We are extremely proud of our school, and we are looking for a colleague who will continue to build productive relationships within our school community.

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