Position: Design & Technology Teacher
Location: Norwich
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

DT Teaching Role in an Academy

An ambitious Academy in Norwich is seeking to appoint a creative and technically skilled Design & Technology Teacher to join its successful department from September. This is a full-time role within a forward-thinking school that values innovation, practical learning, and high-quality teaching.

Design & Technology is a popular subject within the school, with students encouraged to develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical understanding through hands-on design and making activities.

About the Role

You will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons that inspire creativity and independence.

Students will explore areas such as product design, resistant materials, engineering principles, CAD/CAM, and iterative design processes while developing strong making, modelling, and evaluative skills.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Design & Technology qualifications, supporting high-quality coursework, practical projects, and strong academic outcomes.

You will work collaboratively within a successful DT department while benefiting from well-equipped workshops, modern resources, and a strong focus on student progress.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Deliver engaging practical workshop-based lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level DT qualifications

• Support coursework, design projects, and prototyping work

• Maintain safe workshop environments and procedures

• Assess student work and provide detailed, constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support STEM and design enrichment opportunities

The School Environment

This Academy in Norwich provides a structured and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The DT department benefits from collaborative planning, strong leadership, and modern workshop facilities, creating an environment where creativity and technical learning can flourish.

Staff are supported through ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression within a growing trust.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Design & Technology at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong knowledge of product design, materials, or engineering

• Strong classroom and workshop management skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level DT

• Experience working in an academy or similar school setting

• Ability to contribute to STEM enrichment activities

• Experience using CAD/CAM or modern workshop technology

How to Apply

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