Design, Technology & Engineering Educator | Makerspace Leader

Medbury Preparatory School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medbury School is seeking an exceptional educator to create a future-focused design, technology and engineering programme for boys in Years 5 to 8. This is a makerspace-rich role blending design thinking, engineering, practical making and purposeful technology to turn ideas into meaningful solutions.

The candidate will design a comprehensive DT&E programme, integrating maths, science and technology while guiding students to imagine, sketch, model, build, code and test innovations.

Qualifications

• Design and implement a future-focused DT&E programme for Years 5–8.
• Lead a makerspace environment with practical making, coding and testing.
• Collaborate across subjects to integrate maths, science and technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a design, technology and engineering curriculum.
• Facilitate hands-on problem solving and project-based learning.
• Lead and model inquiry, design thinking, and reflective practice.

Skills

Design thinking

Engineering

Technology

Makerspace leadership

Curriculum development

Education

Certificated teacher

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

Robotics kits

Electronics prototyping

Job description

Medbury School is seeking an exceptional educator to create a future-focused design, technology and engineering programme for boys in Years 5 to 8. This is a makerspace-rich role blending design thinking, engineering, practical making and purposeful technology to turn ideas into meaningful solutions.

The candidate will design a comprehensive DT&E programme, integrating maths, science and technology while guiding students to imagine, sketch, model, build, code and test innovations.