Dt Teacher

Wayman Education; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent school in Essex as a Design & Technology Teacher. Starting in September 2025, you'll have the chance to drive strategic impact and lead departmental innovation with potential for a Teaching and Learning Responsibility. This role offers autonomy, professional growth, and a chance to shape students' futures in creative education.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of strong results across all key stages.
• Experience leading curriculum development and mentoring students.
• Strong practical and theoretical Design & Technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives for the development of the DT department.
• Implement innovative teaching methodologies and mentor students.
• Collaborate with the DT team for departmental success and growth.

Skills

Pedagogical skills

Practical DT skills

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

Advanced manufacturing techniques

Laser cutting

3D printing

CNC

Job description

Elevate Your Career: Drive Strategic Impact in Design & Technology at Our Incredible Essex Independent School (September 2025 Start - Potential TLR for Departmental Development)

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and highly accomplished Design & Technology Teacher looking to further their career within a high-achieving and forward-thinking independent school in the beautiful county of Essex. This role, commencing in September 2025, offers significant autonomy, the chance to shape the future of DT provision across Key Stage 3, 4, and 5, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our students' innovative capacity and practical skills, with the potential for a substantial Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) focused on departmental development.

As our Teacher of Design & Technology, joining us in September 2025, with a significant role in A-Level teaching, you will:

• Lead Strategic Initiatives (TLR Focus): With the potential TLR, you will take a prominent role in an area vital to departmental improvement, such as developing cutting-edge projects, leading a specific design discipline (e.g., Textiles, Product Design), or overseeing a major school-wide creative initiative.
• Drive Pedagogical Excellence: Have the opportunity to implement and champion innovative teaching methodologies, incorporate advanced manufacturing techniques (e.g., laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC), and explore cutting-edge design theories relevant to university-level study and contemporary industry, with a clear focus on the demands of A-Level.
• Mentor and Champion Talent: Act as a role model and mentor for students with a passion for Design & Technology, fostering their aspirations for further study at top universities and careers in design, engineering, architecture, or product development.
• Collaborate with a Dynamic & Visionary Department: Work alongside a team of expert and passionate DT specialists, sharing best practices and contributing strategically to the overall success and continued excellent performance of the department.
• Benefit from Strategic Professional Growth: Access unparalleled professional development opportunities tailored to your expertise and leadership aspirations, supported by a progressive leadership team that values the importance of creative, practical education.

We're seeking a highly experienced and qualified Design & Technology teacher with a proven track record of strong results across all key stages. Experience in leading curriculum development, developing challenging practical projects, and fostering high-achieving student cohorts is highly desirable. You will possess strong practical and theoretical DT skills, exceptional pedagogical skills, and the ability to motivate and challenge students of all abilities, with a particular focus on the demands of Key Stage 5. If you're ready to take the next significant step in your career and drive strategic impact within an incredible educational environment in Essex, starting in September 2025, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Make a significant impact and lead DT innovation at our incredible Essex school, with a potential TLR for departmental development, commencing September 2025!