Teacher of Design & Technology at Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

6 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/LGGS/08594

Location

Regent Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1SF

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE)
STPC Main - Upper Range points M1-U3, currently £32916 - £51047 for full time employees (September 2026 pay award pending). 

Closing Date

9:00am, Wed 22nd Apr, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

W/c 04/05/2026

Interview Date(s) W/c 04/05/2026

About this Role

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Teacher of Design & Technology to join our thriving department at Lancaster Girls' Grammar School. Whether your expertise lies in engineering or food technology, this is your chance to inspire the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and creative thinkers. From leading hands-on workshops and cutting-edge projects to preparing students for outstanding GCSE and A-level outcomes, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing learning to life. If you're excited by CAD/CAM, resistant materials, food science, or systems and control—and you're committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and stimulating environment where every student can thrive—we want to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed candidate with:

A qualified teacher with a strong subject background in engineering or food technology.

High expectations of what can be achieved.

A clear vision of what makes a successful Teacher of Design & Technology.

A commitment to raising achievement and the quality of learning for all students.

The ability to work in an organised and methodical way.

The ability to work independently to complete tasks efficiently.

The ability to relate well to children and young people.

We are looking for candidates who will:

Complement our team with their enthusiastic and positive attitude.

Inspire the next generation of designers, engineers, and food technologists with creativity, passion, and expertise.

Bring practical lessons to life.

Lead innovative projects that challenge and engage students.

Create a safe, dynamic learning environment where every student can excel.

Be able to multitask and prioritise workload effectively.

Have drive and enthusiasm, with a desire to explore, develop and evaluate new ideas.

Have a sense of humour, caring nature and build strong relationships with everyone.

Thrive in a busy school environment.

Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School is a forward looking, selective state school with academy status and an outstanding record of promoting academic excellence. Our curriculum is broad and we provide a wide range of enrichment and wellbeing opportunities, and we are proud of our inclusive community. There are currently just over 1,000 students on roll across years 7 to 13. The admission policy prioritises girls from the Lancaster District, but students do travel to us from across Lancashire and Cumbria. LGGS enjoys a city centre location with strong transport links, yet is only a short walk from nearby parks and a nature reserve.

The postholder will primarily fulfil the role of a Design and Technology Teacher, and others at a similar level. Full details of the Person Specification and Job Description for the role are provided in our Role Profile.

This is a full-time, permanent role: details of the contractual terms and salary are included in the Role Profile. LGGS also offers a competitive benefits package which is detailed in our Recruitment Information Pack.

For our more information about working at LGGS please visit our website: https://www.lggs.org.uk/staff-vacancies/working-at-lggs. For more information about this vacancy please see the recruitment advert on our mynewterm site.

Applications must be submitted on the LGGS mynewterm application form by the closing date of 9.00am on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. We do not accept applications via other online platforms such as Indeed.