Design Technology Teacher / ECT Considered

AWD Online; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One paid day off per academic year

Two-week October half term

On-site parking

Job summary

AWD Online is seeking a Design Technology Teacher to inspire students aged 11-16 in a well-resourced department with CAD and modern workshops. The role offers MPR/UPR arrangements, with a maternity cover starting January 2027, and a flexible part-time option (0.8).

The successful candidate will plan structured lessons, assess progress, and contribute to curriculum development within a supportive school community, including technician support and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Secure Design Technology subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Ability to teach and engage students aged 11-16.
• Ability to plan structured lessons and assess progress.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons.
• Maintain secure subject knowledge and engaging curriculum.
• Assess progress using formative and summative methods.
• Adapt teaching to diverse student needs.
• Uphold safeguarding and professional standards.

Skills

DT knowledge

Lesson planning

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Professional development

Tools

CAD suite

Job description

Design Technology Teacher

Bring creativity and practical learning to life in a growing, well-resourced Design Technology department with a Product Design focus.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Teacher of Design Technology, Design and Technology Teacher, Teacher of Design & Technology, DT Teacher, Teacher of DT, Product Design Teacher, Secondary DT Teacher, Technology Teacher.

Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for your next challenge, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) eager to launch your career in a high-performing department — we would love to hear from you!

SALARY: £34,069 to £52,835 per annum (Actual), MPR/UPR + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time or Part Time (0.8), Fixed-Term Maternity Cover

START DATE: January 2027

JOB OVERVIEW This is an opportunity to inspire students aged 11-16 in a popular subject, supported by specialist colleagues, technician support and modern workshops. The Design Technology Teacher will contribute to an engaging curriculum using CAD, laptops, 3D printers and laser cutters. The Design Technology Teacher will plan structured lessons, assess progress, adapt teaching and promote strong behaviour and learning. The maternity cover starts in January 2027 and runs to May or July 2027. Within a supportive school community, the Design Technology Teacher will contribute to curriculum development, professional learning and wider school life while maintaining safeguarding and professional standards.

DUTIES

• Teaching and Learning: Plan and deliver well-structured lessons that build knowledge, understanding, curiosity and positive attitudes to learning
• Curriculum and Subject Knowledge: Maintain secure subject knowledge, address misunderstandings and contribute to an engaging Design Technology curriculum
• Assessment and Progress: Use formative and summative assessment, feedback and relevant data to monitor progress and plan subsequent learning
• Adaptive Teaching: Adapt teaching to students' strengths and needs, including SEND, high ability, English as an additional language and disabilities
• Behaviour and Relationships: Establish clear routines, manage behaviour fairly and maintain positive, respectful relationships with students
• Safeguarding and Conduct: Safeguard students' wellbeing and uphold high standards of professional ethics, conduct, attendance and punctuality
• Professional Collaboration: Build effective relationships with colleagues, use specialist support appropriately and communicate effectively with parents
• Development and Innovation: Keep up to date with pedagogy, technology and curriculum initiatives and use professional development to improve teaching
• Classroom and Resources: Maintain lesson planning, manage classroom resources and support health and safety by reporting defects
• Wider School Contribution: Contribute positively to the school community, development priorities and relevant working groups

What makes this Design and Technology department special?

• A large, highly supportive team of subject specialists
• Dedicated full-time technician support
• A hugely popular subject with over 120 students opting for GCSE each year
• A strong track record of excellent GCSE results
• A subject that is truly valued and championed by senior leadership
• A well-resourced curriculum with fully equipped, modern workshops
• Small class sizes (maximum of 20 students)
• A dedicated ICT CAD suite, plus 30 additional laptops
• Cutting-edge equipment including 3D printers in every classroom and two laser cutters

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Secure Design Technology subject and curriculum knowledge, with the ability to support a Product Design focus
• Ability to teach and engage students aged 11-16
• Ability to plan structured lessons, assess progress and adapt teaching to differing student needs
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to create a safe, stimulating learning environment rooted in mutual respect
• Effective communication and professional relationship-building skills with students, colleagues and parents
• Commitment to safeguarding, professional standards and the wider life of the school
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with pedagogy, technology and curriculum initiatives

BENEFITS

• One fully paid day off per academic year to support personal events
• Two-week October half term
• Discounted staff membership at an on-site leisure centre
• High-quality professional development
• Career progression opportunities within the wider organisation
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Free and ample on-site parking
• Convenient public transport linksEnrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme

The school is committed to keeping children and young people safe and expects all staff and volunteers to support this. Safeguarding is part of the school's recruitment process, and successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check and other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.