Position: Design & Technology (DT) Teacher
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

DT Teaching Role in an Independent School

An independent school in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking to appoint a Design & Technology Teacher to join its department from September. This is a full-time role within a creative and academically ambitious school that values practical learning, innovation, and high-quality teaching.

DT is a well-respected subject within the school, with students developing practical skills, design thinking, and problem-solving abilities through hands-on projects and theoretical understanding.

About the Role

You will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging lessons that develop students’ creativity, technical knowledge, and practical skills.

The role includes delivering a range of DT disciplines depending on specialism, such as product design, resistant materials, graphics, or engineering principles.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level DT examinations, supporting them in developing design portfolios, technical understanding, and practical project work.

You will work collaboratively within a creative department focused on innovation and high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Design & Technology across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver practical and theory-based DT lessons

• Support students in developing design portfolios and coursework

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level DT examinations

• Assess, track, and report student progress

• Maintain workshop safety and good practice

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support creative enrichment and project-based learning

The School Environment

This independent school in Stoke-on-Trent provides a supportive and creative learning environment where students are encouraged to explore, design, and innovate.

The DT department benefits from well-equipped workshops, strong leadership support, and a focus on hands-on learning and academic success.

Leadership values creativity, subject expertise, and high-quality teaching.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Design & Technology at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong practical workshop skills

• Good classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level DT or Product Design

• Experience in specialist areas such as CAD, resistant materials, or engineering

• Ability to support portfolio-based assessment

How to Apply

If you are interested in this DT Teacher role in Stoke-on-Trent starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.