Engineering Specialist

Protocol Education Ltd; Yate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Design & Technology Teacher with a strong Engineering background to join a school in South Gloucestershire. The ideal candidate will hold UK QTS, have experience teaching Engineering within the curriculum, and be confident delivering practical lessons. The role involves planning lessons, supporting students, and contributing to departmental objectives. This opportunity offers a supportive environment focused on inclusive, high-quality teaching in a well-resourced school.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay, paid to scale

Access to free CPD and professional development

Support from a dedicated local consultant

Opportunities across Bristol and South Gloucestershire

Qualifications

• Hold UK QTS with a specialism in Engineering, Product Design, or related field.
• Experience teaching Engineering content within the Design & Technology curriculum.
• Be confident delivering practical, technical lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons focusing on Engineering principles.
• Support students through practical and theory-based learning.
• Contribute to departmental planning and assessment.

Skills

UK QTS

Teaching Engineering

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Safety practices

Education

Specialism in Engineering or related field

Job description

Design & Technology Teacher (Engineering Specialist) — Full Time, January Start

Location: South Gloucestershire, near Bristol
Contract: Full-time, ongoing
Salary: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, depending on experience)
Requirements: UK QTS, with experience teaching DT Engineering

A large secondary school on the outskirts of Bristol is looking for a full-time Design & Technology teacher with a strong Engineering background to join their department from January. This is a well-established school that focuses on community, equity and ambition, offering a supportive environment and a clear commitment to high-quality teaching.

About the role

The school is specifically looking for someone confident teaching Engineering within the DT curriculum, including:

• Engineering principles and technical processes
• Design briefs, iterative design and practical problem-solving
• Safe use of workshop tools, machinery and materials
• CAD/CAM, prototyping, technical drawings or similar areas
• Practical project-based work across KS3 and KS4

You’ll be responsible for planning and delivering lessons, supporting students through practical and theory-based learning, and contributing to assessment, marking and departmental planning. The DT department is well resourced, with workshop spaces, specialist equipment and access to digital design tools to support high-quality engineering teaching.

About the school

Based on the school’s ethos and direction, you can expect:

• A values-led environment built around community, equity and ambition
• A commitment to inclusive, well-structured teaching that helps students make consistent progress
• A broad curriculum where Design & Technology is valued as part of students’ personal and academic development
• A clear behaviour system that supports calm, purposeful lessons
• A large student body with a diverse range of interests, strengths and future pathways

The school recently received a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating across all areas, reflecting strong leadership, stable behaviour expectations and good-quality teaching and learning.

Who they’re looking for

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold UK QTS with a specialism in Engineering, Product Design, Resistant Materials, Systems & Control or a closely related field
• Have experience teaching Engineering content within the Design & Technology curriculum
• Be confident delivering practical, technical lessons with clear routines and strong safety practice
• Have good organisational skills and a consistent approach to planning, assessment and feedback
• Work well within a team and contribute positively to departmental development

What you’ll get with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, paid to scale
• Access to free CPD and professional development resources
• Support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities across Bristol and the wider South Gloucestershire area

If you have solid DT Engineering teaching experience and want to work in a well-run, supportive school with strong values and good facilities, this role could be a great match. Want to take a look at next steps?

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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