DT Teacher (Resistance Materials)

Prospero Teaching; Minehead; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Main Teacher Pay Scale

Supportive school environment

Recruitment consultant support

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Design Technology Teacher specialising in Resistance Materials for a full-time role in Minehead, West Somerset. The position offers a competitive salary on the Main Teacher Pay Scale (MPS) and starts in September 2026.

The successful candidate will deliver DT lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a focus on resistance materials, creating a positive learning environment and supporting student progress in classroom and workshop settings.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Experience teaching Design Technology in a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge in resistance materials.

Responsabilités

• Plan and deliver Design Technology lessons specialising in resistance materials.
• Teach engaging and practical lessons to help students reach their potential.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress.

Connaissances

Classroom management

Design technology knowledge

Safety procedures

Formation

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Outils

Workshop safety equipment

Description du poste

Design Technology (DT) Teacher - Resistance Materials

Location: Minehead, West Somerset Job Type: Full-Time Salary: Main Teacher Pay Scale (MPS) Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Prospero Teaching is currently seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Design Technology Teacher specialising in Resistance Materials to join a welcoming secondary school in Minehead, West Somerset. This is a full-time position, offering an excellent opportunity to inspire students and develop their practical and theoretical understanding of Design Technology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging DT lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a particular focus on resistance materials. You will have the ability to create a positive learning environment, support student progress, and foster creativity and problem‑solving skills within the classroom and workshop setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Design Technology lessons specialising in resistance materials.
• Teach engaging and practical lessons that inspire students to achieve their full potential.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress.
• Maintain a safe and effective workshop environment, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and work collaboratively with colleagues within the department.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential.
• Experience teaching Design Technology within a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge in resistance materials.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• A passion for education and supporting young people to succeed.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary paid to the Main Teacher Pay Scale.
• Full-time role within a supportive secondary school environment.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Safeguarding

This role involves working with children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.