Job Title: Design & Technology Teacher

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS

Role Overview

A thriving secondary school in Wolverhampton is seeking a practical, innovative, and safety-conscious Design & Technology Teacher to join their creative D&T department ASAP. In this hands-on classroom role, you will deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), with potential opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 (A-Level) depending on your subject specialism. You will guide students through product design, material specialisms (such as Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Systems & Control), CAD/CAM software, and workshop safety, inspiring pupils to develop practical problem-solving skills and innovative thinking. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging practical and theoretical Design & Technology lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in alignment with the National Curriculum and GCSE exam board specifications.

• Enforce exemplary health and safety standards within workshops and machinery rooms, adhering strictly to DATA guidelines and COSHH regulations across all practical equipment.

• Instruct pupils in the safe operation of workshop tools, machinery, computer-aided design (CAD) software, and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) machinery (e.g., 3D printers, laser cutters).

• Guide students through design portfolios, iterative modelling, prototype construction, and final exam project evaluations to drive strong GCSE attainment.

• Collaborate with department technicians and teaching colleagues to manage workshop machinery, maintain material stock levels, and support extracurricular STEM clubs or design competitions.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design & Technology, Product Design, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTLS.

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record in secondary Design & Technology, with solid knowledge of current GCSE frameworks and workshop safety protocols.

• Excellent practical workshop management, communication, and organizational capabilities.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Modern, well-resourced D&T workshop suites equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, CAD software suites, and dedicated technician support.

• Supportive senior leadership team offering tailored continuous professional development (CPD), clear workload support, and structured ECT mentorship.

• Convenient Wolverhampton location with excellent public transport networks across the Black Country and wider West Midlands, plus free on-site staff parking.

• Competitive salary on the national MPS/UPS scale and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Application

To apply for this Design & Technology Teacher role at a thriving secondary school in Wolverhampton, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.