About the role
Teacher of Design Technology – Blackpool
Full-time role from September 2025 – Full academic year
Vision for Education is seeking a passionate and committed Teacher of Design Technology for a long-term role starting in September 2025 in Blackpool. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward-thinking secondary school that places a strong emphasis on creativity and practical learning.
The Role
We are recruiting for a Teacher of Design Technology to deliver engaging and dynamic lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. The school ideally seeks a specialist in Resistant Materials, although applications from teachers with alternative DT specialisms such as Product Design, Graphics, or Textiles are also welcomed.
This full-time role in Blackpool is to start in September 2025 and will run for the full academic year. You will be joining a well-resourced department with excellent support and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ progress and creativity.
The successful Teacher of Design Technology will:
1. Have QTS/QTLS and experience teaching DT in UK secondary schools.
2. Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a passion for practical learning.
3. Be able to plan and deliver high-quality lessons that inspire and challenge pupils.
4. Possess strong behaviour management and organisational skills.
The School
This Blackpool school has a clear vision to provide a safe, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment. The last Ofsted inspection highlighted areas of improvement but also recognised the school’s commitment to raising standards and fostering student ambition. Staff here are part of a strong and supportive team, and leadership is proactive in driving change and supporting both staff and students.
As a Teacher of Design Technology in this Blackpool school, you will play an important role in helping shape the future of DT education within a department that values innovation, resilience, and student-centred learning.
What we offer
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.
About us
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.