We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher to join a successful secondary school in Hertford. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative teacher who enjoys practical education and wants to help students develop their technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities and confidence.

The successful candidate will deliver Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4, creating lessons that combine theoretical understanding with practical application. You will encourage students to design, make, test and evaluate their work while developing an appreciation of how design and technology influence the world around them.

School Information

This is a welcoming mixed secondary school in Hertford with a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and student development. The school provides an inclusive environment in which students are encouraged to be ambitious, creative and independent.

The Design & Technology department offers students the opportunity to develop practical skills alongside their understanding of design principles, materials, manufacturing processes and problem solving.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver a curriculum that challenges students while ensuring they have the confidence and technical ability to complete practical projects safely and successfully.

The school values practical and creative subjects and recognises the important role they play in preparing students for further education and employment. Students are encouraged to develop resilience, accuracy and independence through their project work.

You will join a collaborative department where staff work together to develop projects, share resources and maintain high standards across practical teaching. There may also be opportunities to contribute to extracurricular activities, competitions and wider school projects.

Health and safety will be an important part of the role, and the successful candidate should be confident in managing practical classroom environments and ensuring students understand appropriate procedures.

The school also places importance on staff development and would support a teacher who is keen to develop their practice and take on additional responsibility in the future.

Experience and Qualifications

• Design & Technology Teacher with the ability to teach KS3 and KS4.

• Strong subject knowledge across Design & Technology and practical processes.

• A formal teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE.

• Experience delivering practical, project-based learning.

• Ability to develop students' creativity, technical skills and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.

• Good understanding of practical health and safety procedures.

• Ability to differentiate lessons for students with different levels of experience and attainment.

• Enthusiasm for contributing to the wider life of the school.

• Legal ability to work within the UK.

Application

If you are a creative, practical and committed Design & Technology Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Hertford, this could be an excellent role for you.

The school offers the opportunity to work within a supportive department and to make a genuine impact on students' practical skills, confidence and academic development.

To be considered for this opportunity, please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.