Position: Design & Technology Teacher

Location: Bloxwich, Walsall

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

ROLE DESCRIPTION

A dedicated secondary school in Bloxwich is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Design & Technology Teacher to join their practical subjects faculty ASAP. In this full-time role, you will deliver engaging D&T lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE), guiding students across core technical areas such as Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics, or Systems & Control. You will inspire students through hands-on workshop learning, teaching them to turn design concepts into realized prototypes while embedding safe working practices throughout. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

DUTIES

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

• Maintain strict health and safety standards in workshops and machine spaces in compliance with CLEAPSS guidance and school procedures.

• Instruct pupils in design portfolio creation, CAD/CAM applications, material properties, and precision tool operation for GCSE non-exam assessment (NEA) and written exams.

• Differentiate workshop tasks to support students of all learning abilities, including those with additional learning needs, while stretching high-attaining pupils.

• Work alongside department colleagues and workshop technicians to oversee material stock, machinery maintenance, and curriculum planning.

REQUIREMENTS

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

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS or QTLS.

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record in secondary Design & Technology with robust workshop safety knowledge.

• Strong classroom and workshop management, communication, and organizational skills.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

SALARY

• Paid on the national Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (MPS / UPS) commensurate with experience.

• Enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

BENEFITS

• Modern, spacious D&T suites featuring dedicated CAD/CAM hardware, 3D printing, laser cutting, and traditional woodworking and metalworking machinery.

• Supportive senior leadership team providing tailored continuous professional development and ECT mentorship.

• Convenient Bloxwich location with direct transport links across Walsall, the Black Country, and the wider West Midlands, plus free on-site staff parking.

APPLICATION

To apply for this Design & Technology Teacher position, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.