Technology Teacher role at EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Closing Date: 16/10/2025 09:00 | Start Date: 01/01/2026 | Location: Pleckgate High School, Blackburn
Overview
Pleckgate High School seek to appoint a Technology Teacher from January 2026. We are an outstanding school with a strong teaching and learning environment. The Technology Department is well resourced and offers exceptional professional development for staff. We welcome both full-time and part-time applications and value experienced teachers as well as those new to the profession.
Job Details
* Establishment: Pleckgate High School
* Location: Blackburn
* Salary: 32916 - 51048 plus welcome bonus £2,000
* Department: Technology
* Job Type: Full Time
* Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
* Closing Date: 16/10/2025 09:00
* Interview Date: w/c 20/10/2025
* Start Date: 01/01/2026
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Contract Term: AYR - All year round
* Hours per Week: 25.00
* Weeks per Year: 52.143
* Pay Grade: MPS/UPS + Welcome Bonus (ECT applications welcome)
The Role
Pleckgate High School seek to appoint a Technology Teacher from January 2026. We are an outstanding school that offers an exceptional teaching and learning environment for pupils and staff. You would be joining a team of dedicated staff who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for pupils. The Technology Department is well resourced and led and offers exceptional professional development for staff. Pupils enjoy technology and we have excellent facilities to allow exceptional learning experiences for pupils. We would welcome both Full Time or Part Time applications.
We welcome applicants who are experienced or new to the profession. We welcome visits to the school to meet our pupils and our staff.
Responsibilities
* To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
* To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/form tutor.
* To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
* To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
* To share and support the Academy's responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified to degree level in a Technology based subject or adequate post degree conversion course.
* Qualified Teacher Status.
* Ability to deliver high-quality lessons in Technology to pupils of all ages and abilities.
* Experience of teaching Technology throughout the Key Stages and securing good outcomes.
* Knowledge of requirements of the Technology Curriculum and developments and initiatives relating to the subject and its implications for pupils.
About Pleckgate High School
We are a large secondary school, part of the Education Partnership Trust (EPT), situated on the northern outskirts of Blackburn. Our school community is made up of 1350 students and 180 staff with excellent facilities to benefit both the school and local community. Pleckgate High School is a thriving multicultural community that places the best interests of young people at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing excellent teaching and learning and we want all our pupils to be safe, happy and successful. A copy of our Ofsted report is available from the school website.
About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT)
EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. Our schools include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special, with a track record of sustained improvement. We recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed.
Benefits
* Healthcare cash back plan provided by the trust (optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships, etc.).
* Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and wellbeing initiatives.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Access to government pension schemes.
* Free parking.
* Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
* Training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
* Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.
Safeguarding information: The Education Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, online searches, and other checks as applicable.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment team. Visit the Pleckgate High School website for more information: http://www.pleckgate.com
Claire Hopkinson
Chopkinson@pleckgate-ept.example
We warmly welcome visits to the school or informal conversations prior to application.
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