Job Description

Teacher of Design & Technology Blackpool, Lancashire

Vision for Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-resourced secondary school in Blackpool, Lancashire to appoint a dedicated Teacher of Design & Technology. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to join a supportive department and make a real impact on students' learning and achievement.

Vision for Education is seeking a Teacher of Design & Technology in Blackpool, Lancashire for a long-term temporary role starting in September 2026, with no set end date. The successful Teacher of Design & Technology in Blackpool, Lancashire will primarily teach Resistant Materials while also supporting other areas within the Design & Technology department as required.

The school is a mixed secondary school serving the local community and was inspected by Ofsted in March 2026, with the report published in May 2026. The school continues to focus on delivering high-quality education, positive behaviour and strong outcomes for its pupils.

The role will involve:

• Teaching Resistant Materials across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Supporting wider Design & Technology curriculum delivery
• Planning and delivering engaging and practical lessons
• Assessing, monitoring and supporting student progress
• Working collaboratively with an established DT department
• Contributing positively to school life and departmental development

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Design & Technology in a secondary setting
• Knowledge of Resistant Materials and workshop-based teaching
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A passion for inspiring young people to achieve their potential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Whether you are an experienced Teacher of Design & Technology in Blackpool, Lancashire or an ECT looking to develop your career, this Teacher of Design & Technology opportunity in Blackpool, Lancashire offers a fantastic chance to join a supportive school environment.

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are a Teacher that can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call the Preston office on (phone number removed).