Teacher of Design Technology

TEACHER OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Full-time MPS/UPS
Required September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, dynamic and inspirational teacher of Design Technology preferably a teacher of Food Technology or with experience in this area.

The ideal candidate will be an effective and enthusiastic classroom teacher who can teach Design Technology across Key Stage 3 as well as Hospitality and Catering at Key Stage 4 to complement our dedicated team of outstanding practitioners.

The successful applicants will be prepared to participate in and contribute to the exciting developments in Learning and Teaching that are taking place at Pendle Vale College.

This post is suitable for an ECT or an experienced classroom teacher.

You will have:

The ability to motivate and inspire students

The ability to stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment in Engineering

An ability and willingness to support the Design Technology Area

Creative teaching skills and a professional approach

High expectations of students

The determination to raise student achievement

Ability to work well as part of a team.

We can offer you:

Excellent resources

Excellent support and professional development opportunities

A hardworking team of colleagues to work with collaboratively

Excellent IT facilities.

Pendle Vale College has a good location, situated just five minutes from the M65. It is a quiet and efficient commute from the larger towns and cities of Manchester, Preston, Bradford and Huddersfield, it is also in close proximity to the smaller rural communities for Pendle, Colne and Skipton. Nelson is under an hour away from the Lake District and North Yorkshire Moors.

For an informal discussion on this post, please contact Ms. J Seggie, Deputy Headteacher on 01282 682240 or email j.seggie@pendlevale.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date for applications -Friday 12 June 2026.

Interviews - Thursday 18 June 2026