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

Design & Technology Teaching Role in a Selective Academy

A high-performing Selective Academy in Derby is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher to join its successful Technology faculty from September. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an academically ambitious school where students are highly motivated and committed to achieving exceptional outcomes.

Design & Technology is a thriving subject area, with students encouraged to develop creativity, innovation, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills through a broad and challenging curriculum.

About the Role

You will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging lessons that combine practical application with strong theoretical understanding.

Students will explore areas such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering Principles, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and modern manufacturing techniques. You will support learners in developing design thinking, technical precision, and independent project-management skills.

The successful candidate will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level qualifications, helping them produce outstanding coursework and achieve excellent examination outcomes.

You will also contribute to STEM initiatives, design competitions, and enrichment activities that promote creativity and innovation beyond the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level qualifications

• Support coursework, prototyping, and design projects

• Maintain safe workshop practices and procedures

• Assess student work and provide detailed, constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support STEM enrichment activities and competitions

The School Environment

This Selective Academy in Derby offers a stimulating and academically rigorous environment where students are eager to learn and excel.

The Technology faculty benefits from specialist workshops, modern equipment, excellent resources, and a collaborative team committed to innovation and high achievement. Staff are supported through extensive professional development and opportunities for career progression.

The school places equal importance on academic excellence, creativity, and personal development.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Design & Technology at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in Product Design, Engineering, or Resistant Materials

• Excellent classroom and workshop management skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Design & Technology

• Experience using CAD/CAM technologies

• Ability to contribute to STEM and engineering enrichment programmes

• Strong track record of securing excellent student outcomes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Design & Technology Teacher role in a Selective Academy in Derby starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.