Design Technology Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Dorchester is seeking a dedicated Design & Technology Teacher to inspire students in Key Stages 3 and 4. You will deliver practical, engaging lessons and help learners develop hands-on skills in design, fabrication and safe workshop practice.

You should hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification and demonstrate strong subject knowledge, solid classroom management and the ability to adapt to learners of different abilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge in Design & Technology.
• Experience teaching at secondary level, KS3/KS4.
• Passion for practical, creative and skills-based learning.
• Ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Commitment to high standards of teaching and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging and well-structured lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Developing students' practical, creative and technical abilities
• Teaching students how to work safely with a variety of tools, materials and processes
• Encouraging creativity, innovation and independent problem-solving
• Supporting students through design projects from initial concepts to completed outcomes
• Preparing and delivering GCSE-level content where required
• Monitoring and assessing student progress effectively
• Providing clear, constructive feedback to support student development
• Creating an inclusive classroom where all students are encouraged to participate and succeed
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the wider Design & Technology curriculum

Skills

QTS

D&T knowledge

Secondary teaching

Classroom management

Student engagement

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Design & Technology Teacher to work within a secondary school in Dorchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative educator who is passionate about practical learning and keen to help students develop valuable technical, design and problem-solving skills.

You will join a supportive school environment where students are encouraged to be creative, think independently and develop confidence through practical and theoretical learning.

The successful Design & Technology Teacher will be responsible for:

• Delivering engaging and well-structured lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Developing students' practical, creative and technical abilities
• Teaching students how to work safely with a variety of tools, materials and processes
• Encouraging creativity, innovation and independent problem-solving
• Supporting students through design projects from initial concepts to completed outcomes
• Preparing and delivering GCSE-level content where required
• Monitoring and assessing student progress effectively
• Providing clear, constructive feedback to support student development
• Creating an inclusive classroom where all students are encouraged to participate and succeed
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the wider Design & Technology curriculum

We are looking for a teacher who can demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status or an appropriate teaching qualification
• Strong subject knowledge within Design & Technology
• Experience teaching at secondary level, ideally across KS3 and KS4
• A passion for practical, creative and skills-based learning
• The ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A commitment to high standards of teaching, learning and safeguarding

Teaching Personnel works with a wide range of schools throughout Dorchester and the wider Dorset area, offering teachers access to day-to-day supply, long-term and permanent positions.

Our dedicated consultants provide ongoing support throughout the recruitment and placement process, helping you find opportunities that fit your experience, availability and career goals.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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