Design Technology Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Dorchester On Thames; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Dorchester is seeking a Design & Technology Teacher to join a secondary school in Dorchester. The role emphasizes practical and theoretical learning to help students develop technical and design skills.

The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status, have strong D&T knowledge, and experience teaching KS3/KS4, delivering engaging lessons and providing constructive feedback in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Qualified Teacher Status

Subject knowledge

Secondary teaching

Practical learning

Student engagement

Classroom management

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or teaching qualification

Job description

Design & Technology Teacher - Dorchester

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 Role

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

The Ideal Candidate

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

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

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.