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

Design & Technology Teacher Role in an Outstanding Secondary School

An Outstanding Secondary School in Manchester is seeking to appoint an ambitious and creative Design & Technology Teacher to join its highly successful Technology department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a school recognised for its exceptional academic standards, innovative curriculum, and unwavering commitment to developing the whole child.

The school is renowned for its culture of excellence, where students are encouraged to think creatively, solve real-world problems, and develop the confidence to become future designers, engineers, and innovators. With a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and practical learning, the school has invested heavily in specialist facilities that allow students to explore design using industry-standard equipment and technologies.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering inspiring lessons that develop creativity, technical expertise, and practical problem-solving skills.

Students follow a broad and ambitious curriculum that includes Product Design, Resistant Materials, engineering principles, design processes, sustainable design, and modern manufacturing techniques. You will guide students through every stage of the design cycle, from research and concept development to prototyping, manufacture, testing, and evaluation.

You will also contribute to the wider life of the department through STEM initiatives, design competitions, employer partnerships, and extracurricular projects that enable students to apply their learning 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 Design & Technology qualifications

• Develop students' creativity, technical understanding, and manufacturing skills

• Maintain outstanding health and safety standards within workshops

• Assess progress and provide high-quality feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support STEM projects, design competitions, and enrichment activities

The School Environment

This Outstanding Secondary School has an excellent reputation for combining academic ambition with exceptional pastoral care. Students are highly motivated, respectful, and eager to learn, creating a calm and purposeful atmosphere throughout the school. A rich programme of extracurricular opportunities ensures that students are encouraged to develop their talents both inside and outside the classroom.

The Design & Technology department is one of the school's flagship faculties, benefiting from dedicated workshops, CAD/CAM facilities, laser cutters, 3D printers, and a range of industry-standard equipment. Teachers work collaboratively within a highly supportive team that values innovation, shares best practice, and provides exceptional opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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, Resistant Materials, or Engineering

• Excellent classroom and workshop management skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Design & Technology

• Experience using CAD/CAM technologies, laser cutting, or 3D printing

• Ability to contribute to STEM enrichment and employer engagement activities

• A proven track record of securing excellent student outcomes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Design & Technology Teacher role at an Outstanding Secondary School in Manchester, please submit your CV as soon as possible.