Design Technology Teacher / ECT Considered

AWD Recruitment Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One fully paid day off per academic年

Two-week October half term

High-quality professional development

Career progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Public transport access

Teachers Pension Scheme

Job summary

AWD Recruitment Limited seeks a dedicated Design Technology Teacher to inspire students aged 11–16 in a popular subject, supported by specialist colleagues, technician support and modern workshops.

The role involves planning structured lessons, assessing progress, and promoting high standards. Maternity cover starts January 2027 and runs to May or July 2027, with opportunities for future involvement in curriculum development and school life.

Qualifications

• Secure Design Technology subject and curriculum knowledge.
• 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 with students, colleagues and parents.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional standards.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with pedagogy, technology and curriculum initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Teach and deliver well-structured lessons that build knowledge, understanding, curiosity and positive attitudes to learning.
• Maintain secure subject knowledge and contribute to an engaging Design Technology curriculum.
• Use formative and summative assessment, feedback and relevant data to monitor progress and plan subsequent learning.
• Adapt teaching to students strengths and needs, including SEND and EAL.
• Establish routines, manage behaviour fairly and maintain positive relationships with students.
• Safeguard students wellbeing and uphold high standards of professional ethics, conduct and attendance.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues and communicate with parents.
• Keep up to date with pedagogy and technology and contribute to curriculum initiatives.
• Maintain lesson planning, manage classroom resources and report health and safety defects.
• Contribute to wider school life and development priorities.

Skills

Teaching

Lesson planning

Assessment

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Communication with parents

Curriculum development

Tools

CAD

Laptops

3D printers

Laser cutters

Job description

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

If youve also worked in the following roles, wed 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 youre 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 1116 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

Your duties as the Design Technology Teacher include:

• 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 1116
• 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
• High-quality professional development
• Career progression opportunities within the wider organisation
• Free and ample on-site parking
• Convenient public transport links
• Enrolment 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 schools 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.