DT Teacher

Wayman Education; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education is looking for a passionate Design & Technology Teacher to join a renowned secondary school in Slough. This role offers the chance to educate and inspire future designers while working in a well-resourced department. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree with QTS and have experience in product design, food technology, or resistant materials. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to educational innovation will be essential in this dynamic teaching environment.

Benefits

Annual tool and materials allowance

Funded trips to local industry partners

Collaborative teaching team

Excellent progression routes

Qualifications

• Confidence in using design software and workshop machinery is essential.
• A team player committed to high standards and creativity.
• Eager to develop new curriculum ideas in line with industry developments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver DT across KS3 and KS4 with potential for KS5.
• Teach a rotation of design specialisms, including CAD/CAM and food tech.
• Maintain a safe, creative, and ambitious learning environment.

Skills

Design software proficiency

Workshop machinery operation

Team collaboration

Creativity

Education

DT, Engineering or related degree with QTS

Job description

Location: Slough, Berkshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS

We are seeking a Design & Technology Teacher to join a highly respected and well-equipped department in a top-performing Slough secondary school. This role suits a DT specialist with experience in Product Design, Food Technology, or Resistant Materials, eager to inspire the next generation of designers and innovators.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver DT across KS3 and KS4 with potential for KS5

• Teach a rotation of design specialisms including CAD/CAM, 3D modelling, and textiles or food tech (depending on experience)

• Maintain a safe, creative, and ambitious learning environment

• Participate in school-wide enterprise, STEM, and sustainability projects

Who We're Looking For

• DT, Engineering or related degree with QTS

• Confident in using design software and workshop machinery

• Team player with a commitment to high standards and creativity

• Eager to develop new curriculum ideas in line with industry developments

School Info
This school has a reputation for strong academic results and an emphasis on creative and technical education. Its DT faculty is equipped with CNC machinery, a food technology suite, and digital tools.

Benefits

• Annual tool and materials allowance

• Funded trips to local industry partners

• Collaborative and future-focused teaching team

• Excellent progression routes