DT Teacher (Woodwork/Product Design) - Long-Term Jan 2027

Education at Ivy Resource Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay accrual

Job summary

Ivy Resource Group is partnering with a well-regarded secondary school in Swindon to recruit a Design & Technology teacher for a full-time, long-term position starting January 2027 and continuing until the end of the academic year.

The role requires delivering engaging DT lessons across KS3–KS4, with a preference for a specialist in Woodwork/Resistant Materials or Product Design. An inspiring classroom practitioner with safeguarding commitment will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Design & Technology in a secondary school.
• Specialism in Woodwork, Resistant Materials or Product Design preferred.
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Design & Technology lessons to Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan, prepare and assess engaging lessons.
• Support students in developing practical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Contribute to the department and school community.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Follow health and safety procedures in workshop environments.

Skills

QTS

DT teaching

Classroom management

UK curriculum

Job description

Ivy Resource Group is partnering with a well-regarded secondary school in Swindon to recruit a Design & Technology teacher for a full-time, long-term position starting January 2027 and continuing until the end of the academic year.

The role requires delivering engaging DT lessons across KS3–KS4, with a preference for a specialist in Woodwork/Resistant Materials or Product Design. An inspiring classroom practitioner with safeguarding commitment will thrive here.