Teacher of Design and Technology
| Posting date: | 10 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Lancs, Lancashire, BL9 9NH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2f9f0727-af3d-4dcd-a3a5-c742b74e3bd9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
THE DERBY HIGH SCHOOL
RADCLIFFE ROAD
BURY
BL9 9NH
Tel: 0161 764 1819 Fax: 0161 764 9365
SchoolEmail:derby@bury.gov.uk
Headteacher: Ms C H Hubert
11-16 mixed comprehensive NORapprox.930
Required for:Easter 2026
TEACHEROFDESIGN&TECHNOLOGY
MPS/UPS
The Derby High School is the highest performing school in Bury, Greater Manchester and has sustained this position fora number ofyears. We areseekingto appoint a well-qualified,enthusiasticand highly motivated teacher toteachDesign&Technology.Design Technology,Engineering,Food TechnologyandHealth & Social Care, together withComputing, ICT and Business,form the Technologies Faculty.We are passionate about delivering a high-quality and engaging curriculum and aspire to be a beacon of practice in theTechnologiessubjects. This isa great opportunitywithina dedicated,hardworkingand forward-thinkingfacultywhere you will be supported to develop yourteachingpractice.It is desirable for the successful candidate to be capable of teachingFood Technologyand Engineering.
We are anover-subscribed 11-16 Co-Educational School situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. Year on year our students make exceptionalprogressand we are currently the highest performing school in Bury for Progress 8. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this has been recognised by Ofsted. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in.
We believe that TheDerby High School isa great placeto work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/witha:
• Successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve
• School that hashigh expectationsof all who work here
• School that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement
• School that works effectively with all stakeholders
• School that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare
• Motivated,hardworkingand collaborative senior leadership team
• Strong middle leadership team who are highly professional and work well together
• Supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles
• School that works effectively with all stakeholders
• Caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people
• Collaborative school that works with other schools and organisations to share and develop practice in Teaching & Learning
We will encourage you to be innovativeandcreativein your approach to teachingandprovide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references.To apply for this post, please download and complete the application formtogether with the supporting statementand email toMrsSSilgram-Clynes,Headteacher’s PAatheadteacherspa@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
CLOSING DATE:9am on23rdJanuary
Posted applications should be sent FAOMrsSilgram-Clynesat the school address.
What the school offers its staff
Dear applicant,
I would like to thank you for your interest in the role ofTeacher ofDesign and TechnologyatThe Derby High School. Having read all the necessary information about our school I hope you are excited about applying for this position.
At The Derby HighSchoolwe ‘Inspire to Make a Difference’.We havehigh ambitionsfor all our students. We are passionate about improving life chances and are committed to providing an outstanding education. We wanteach and everyone of our students toenjoy their high school experience,achieve exceptionally welland succeed in life.
Theschoolis an oversubscribed 11-16 Co-Educational Comprehensive (approx. 950 students on roll).We aresituated in the Northwest of England in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchesterand havegood transport linksto the city and neighbouring towns. The school's intake is truly comprehensive, with students from adiverserange of backgrounds.
The Derby High School, built in 1959, is an iconic building within the town with its distinctive look and extensive playing fields. Over recent years there have beena number ofunique additions to the school, and these have enhanced our curriculum offer: a bespoke Performing Arts building, INSPIRE, threestateof the art science laboratories, DISCOVER and a multimillion-pound Sports Hall, EXCEL. In 2018 webuilta STEAM Garden, a cross-curricular outdoor learning space,designed by our studentsfor the school and wider community.Twoyearsagowe openedCREATE, a purpose-built Design & Technology block that enablesour students to develop skills working with various materials, Food and Nutrition, Engineering andCADCAM.Computing and Business lessons are taught inExcITe.Reflecting our commitment to providing an outstanding education for our most vulnerable students we havealsorenovated an area of the school to house INCLUDE, a bespoke base for our SEND students.
Our curriculum is based on a ‘Resilience Framework’.It is dynamic, challenging and engaging, enabling our students to excel in all areas in school and preparing them for theirnext stepsin their education/careers.We offer a vast range of external excursions for every curriculum area, including to local colleges and universities, challenging stereotypes, raising aspirations, and engendering a sense of awe and wonder from the world around us.
There is a strong willingness to grow independent learners with the skills and experiences to thrive in a modern world. We prepare our students to become tomorrow's leaders through extensive opportunities to develop leadership skills. We are a school where all matter and our pastoral careensuresour students feel safe and happy.
We believe that enabling our students to flourish and reach their true potential is what drives our staff and that is why we achieve outstanding Progress 8 scores year on year (P8: 2018 = +0.40, 2019 = +0.30, 2022 = +0.44, 2023 = +0.41, 2024 = +0.35).Thisdata puts us as the highest performing school in Bury since 2018.Our2025 results were again strong but dueto Covidit is not possible to calculate aprogress score for this cohort.We are driven by strong moral values that puts students at the centre of all we do and so we are particularly proud of the positive progress our Pupil Premium students make.This commitment to excellence will be unceasing. We want to make a difference to the lives of the young people we serve.
We fully recognisethe value of studyingtechnology basedsubjectsto develop lifeskillsand alsofor future employment. Over recent yearsourTechnologiesoffer hassignificantlyincreasedacross the key stages. This includesDesign & Technology, Food Studies, Engineering and Health & Social Care, Business Studies,Computingand ICT.Wehave healthy numbers of students opting for allthesesubjects at Key Stage 4.
Thisvacancy isan exciting opportunity for an outstandingDesign and Technologyteacher who wants to work in a high-performing school that is committed to providing the best education.Ourfacilities areexcellentand youwould be workingalongsideexperienced teachersand technicians.We are seeking someone withhigh standardsand expectations who would bring their passion forDesign and Technologyto the students at The Derby High School. I guarantee that we will support, guide and prepare you for the next stage in your career.
Please use the QR code below to watch a videodemonstratingour fantastic Technologies facilities:
At The Derby High School,we value all ourstaff and their well-being. We place a significant emphasis on professional development and provide opportunities for staff to lead,collaborateand take part in action research. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school.
Youare reminded that the closing date for applications isFriday 23January 2026at 9am.
The Derby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.We are a safer recruitmentemployer,and the successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and all pre-employmentchecks to includeacceptablereferences.
I look forward to receiving your completed application and reading what you have to offer The Derby High School.
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.
THE DERBY HIGH SCHOOL
RADCLIFFE ROAD
BURY
BL9 9NH
Tel: 0161 764 1819 Fax: 0161 764 9365
SchoolEmail:derby@bury.gov.uk
Headteacher: Ms C H Hubert
11-16 mixed comprehensive NORapprox.930
Required for:Easter 2026
TEACHEROFDESIGN&TECHNOLOGY
MPS/UPS
The Derby High School is the highest performing school in Bury, Greater Manchester and has sustained this position fora number ofyears. We areseekingto appoint a well-qualified,enthusiasticand highly motivated teacher toteachDesign&Technology.Design Technology,Engineering,Food TechnologyandHealth & Social Care, together withComputing, ICT and Business,form the Technologies Faculty.We are passionate about delivering a high-quality and engaging curriculum and aspire to be a beacon of practice in theTechnologiessubjects. This isa great opportunitywithina dedicated,hardworkingand forward-thinkingfacultywhere you will be supported to develop yourteachingpractice.It is desirable for the successful candidate to be capable of teachingFood Technologyand Engineering.
We are anover-subscribed 11-16 Co-Educational School situated in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchester. Year on year our students make exceptionalprogressand we are currently the highest performing school in Bury for Progress 8. We are an inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this has been recognised by Ofsted. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by the warm and welcoming environment that we work in.
We believe that TheDerby High School isa great placeto work. This post offers you the opportunity to work in/witha:
• Successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve
• School that hashigh expectationsof all who work here
• School that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement
• School that works effectively with all stakeholders
• School that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare
• Motivated,hardworkingand collaborative senior leadership team
• Strong middle leadership team who are highly professional and work well together
• Supportive and cooperative teaching staff who are committed to their roles
• School that works effectively with all stakeholders
• Caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people
• Collaborative school that works with other schools and organisations to share and develop practice in Teaching & Learning
We will encourage you to be innovativeandcreativein your approach to teachingandprovide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references.To apply for this post, please download and complete the application formtogether with the supporting statementand email toMrsSSilgram-Clynes,Headteacher’s PAatheadteacherspa@thederbyhighschool.co.uk
CLOSING DATE:9am on23rdJanuary
Posted applications should be sent FAOMrsSilgram-Clynesat the school address.
What the school offers its staff
Dear applicant,
I would like to thank you for your interest in the role ofTeacher ofDesign and TechnologyatThe Derby High School. Having read all the necessary information about our school I hope you are excited about applying for this position.
At The Derby HighSchoolwe ‘Inspire to Make a Difference’.We havehigh ambitionsfor all our students. We are passionate about improving life chances and are committed to providing an outstanding education. We wanteach and everyone of our students toenjoy their high school experience,achieve exceptionally welland succeed in life.
Theschoolis an oversubscribed 11-16 Co-Educational Comprehensive (approx. 950 students on roll).We aresituated in the Northwest of England in the heart of Bury, Greater Manchesterand havegood transport linksto the city and neighbouring towns. The school's intake is truly comprehensive, with students from adiverserange of backgrounds.
The Derby High School, built in 1959, is an iconic building within the town with its distinctive look and extensive playing fields. Over recent years there have beena number ofunique additions to the school, and these have enhanced our curriculum offer: a bespoke Performing Arts building, INSPIRE, threestateof the art science laboratories, DISCOVER and a multimillion-pound Sports Hall, EXCEL. In 2018 webuilta STEAM Garden, a cross-curricular outdoor learning space,designed by our studentsfor the school and wider community.Twoyearsagowe openedCREATE, a purpose-built Design & Technology block that enablesour students to develop skills working with various materials, Food and Nutrition, Engineering andCADCAM.Computing and Business lessons are taught inExcITe.Reflecting our commitment to providing an outstanding education for our most vulnerable students we havealsorenovated an area of the school to house INCLUDE, a bespoke base for our SEND students.
Our curriculum is based on a ‘Resilience Framework’.It is dynamic, challenging and engaging, enabling our students to excel in all areas in school and preparing them for theirnext stepsin their education/careers.We offer a vast range of external excursions for every curriculum area, including to local colleges and universities, challenging stereotypes, raising aspirations, and engendering a sense of awe and wonder from the world around us.
There is a strong willingness to grow independent learners with the skills and experiences to thrive in a modern world. We prepare our students to become tomorrow's leaders through extensive opportunities to develop leadership skills. We are a school where all matter and our pastoral careensuresour students feel safe and happy.
We believe that enabling our students to flourish and reach their true potential is what drives our staff and that is why we achieve outstanding Progress 8 scores year on year (P8: 2018 = +0.40, 2019 = +0.30, 2022 = +0.44, 2023 = +0.41, 2024 = +0.35).Thisdata puts us as the highest performing school in Bury since 2018.Our2025 results were again strong but dueto Covidit is not possible to calculate aprogress score for this cohort.We are driven by strong moral values that puts students at the centre of all we do and so we are particularly proud of the positive progress our Pupil Premium students make.This commitment to excellence will be unceasing. We want to make a difference to the lives of the young people we serve.
We fully recognisethe value of studyingtechnology basedsubjectsto develop lifeskillsand alsofor future employment. Over recent yearsourTechnologiesoffer hassignificantlyincreasedacross the key stages. This includesDesign & Technology, Food Studies, Engineering and Health & Social Care, Business Studies,Computingand ICT.Wehave healthy numbers of students opting for allthesesubjects at Key Stage 4.
Thisvacancy isan exciting opportunity for an outstandingDesign and Technologyteacher who wants to work in a high-performing school that is committed to providing the best education.Ourfacilities areexcellentand youwould be workingalongsideexperienced teachersand technicians.We are seeking someone withhigh standardsand expectations who would bring their passion forDesign and Technologyto the students at The Derby High School. I guarantee that we will support, guide and prepare you for the next stage in your career.
Please use the QR code below to watch a videodemonstratingour fantastic Technologies facilities:
At The Derby High School,we value all ourstaff and their well-being. We place a significant emphasis on professional development and provide opportunities for staff to lead,collaborateand take part in action research. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school.
Youare reminded that the closing date for applications isFriday 23January 2026at 9am.
The Derby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.We are a safer recruitmentemployer,and the successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and all pre-employmentchecks to includeacceptablereferences.
I look forward to receiving your completed application and reading what you have to offer The Derby High School.
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.