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

Design & Technology Teacher Role in an Outstanding Secondary School

An Outstanding Secondary School in Warwickshire is seeking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher to join its thriving Technology department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school renowned for its exceptional academic standards, strong pastoral care, and commitment to preparing students for an ever-evolving world through creativity, innovation, and practical learning.

The school has a well-established reputation for delivering an ambitious curriculum that combines academic excellence with hands-on experiences. Students are encouraged to become confident designers, engineers, and problem-solvers, supported by outstanding facilities and a collaborative teaching environment where creativity is celebrated.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons that develop creativity, technical expertise, and critical thinking.

Students study a broad curriculum including Product Design, Resistant Materials, engineering principles, sustainable design, materials technology, and modern manufacturing processes. You will guide learners through the complete design process, from research and concept generation to prototyping, manufacture, testing, and evaluation, preparing them for GCSE and A-Level Design & Technology qualifications.

You will also contribute to the department's extensive programme of STEM enrichment, design competitions, employer engagement projects, and extracurricular clubs that encourage students to apply their learning in real-world contexts.

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 examinations

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

• Maintain excellent health and safety standards within specialist workshops

• Assess progress and provide high-quality, constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support STEM initiatives, design competitions, and extracurricular activities

The School Environment

This Outstanding Secondary School is recognised for its high academic expectations, inclusive ethos, and commitment to providing students with an exceptional educational experience. Students are respectful, ambitious, and eager to embrace practical learning, creating a positive and purposeful atmosphere throughout the school.

The Design & Technology department is exceptionally well resourced, with modern workshops, CAD/CAM technology, laser cutters, 3D printers, and specialist manufacturing equipment. Teachers work within a highly collaborative team that shares innovative practice, embraces new technologies, and benefits from outstanding professional development and clear pathways for 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 and digital manufacturing equipment

• Ability to contribute to STEM enrichment and employer partnership initiatives

• A proven track record of delivering outstanding student outcomes

How to Apply

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