Teacher of Design Technology

Grade: Teachers Main Pay / UPR

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: All Year Round

Actual Salary: £32,916 to £51,048

Interview Date: Tuesday 24^th March 2026

Rochdale MBC, Diocese of Salford and Diocese of Manchester

Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College

Specialising in Mathematics and Computing

Wilton Grove

Heywood

OL10 2AA

1 x Teacher of Design & Technology full time permanent contract starting September 2026

Main Scale M1 to Upper Pay Scale UPS3 (£32,916 to £51,048)

Are you a Design Technology teacher looking to play a key role in a high performing and creative department within the Rochdale borough? This post is an exciting opportunity to teach and work within a team of highly motivated and inspiring staff

Due to increasing student numbers, Holy Family RC & CE College is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Design Technology Teacher who is passionate about education and who has a flair for working with young people, who will drive the Design and Technology department on to its next stage of development as a high performing faculty.

Holy Family RC and CE College is a Dual Faith Christian 11-16 school located in Heywood, Rochdale. The College was judged as “Good” by OFSTED in January 2022 and “Outstanding” by both Salford and Manchester Diocese in June 2023.

The College is committed to becoming Outstanding in all areas, and is rapidly driving improvement across the school. This post would be suitable for teachers who would welcome the chance to become part of our exciting journey.

What we can offer you:

• Keen, committed students who are positive and active learners in a College that has a strong, Christian Ethos.
• Excellent professional development and guidance we welcome applications from ECT’s and more experienced teachers who are looking to bring their expertise and passion to our team.
• A very successful and over-subscribed school which is growing.
• Excellent facilities in new and refurbished buildings, supported by the latest resources to support learning;
• Supportive and focused Senior Leaders with a passion to develop talented staff into the Middle and Senior Leaders of tomorrow.
• The chance to be part of a school that has a “can and will do” attitude, and the chance to be part of an exceptional department.

What we want from you:

• A teacher with strong subject knowledge and experience of raising achievement across the age and ability range.
• Highly motivated and a belief that we can change the life chances of young people for the better.
• A well-qualified, industrious and talented team player who believes in lifelong learning and can help students to develop the skills and attitudes they will need for their futures.
• The talent, interpersonal skills and range of teaching skills necessary to contribute to the overall success of the staff and team, with a smile.
• A “can do” attitude that permeates your approach to the job, and a commitment to being the best you can be.
• To support the Christian ethos of our school.

Holy Family College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The school operates a Safer Recruitment policy. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to recruitment @hfch.co.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 17^th March 2026 at 11:59pm

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 18^th March 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 24^th March 2026