Engineering Teacher

Dunbar Education; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking Secondary School in Northamptonshire is looking for a passionate Engineering Teacher from September 2025. This permanent role offers the opportunity to inspire students and make a long-term impact in a supportive educational environment. Ideal candidates must possess UK teaching experience, QTS, and strong classroom management skills. Both experienced teachers and early career professionals with subject enthusiasm are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• UK teaching experience in Engineering or related subject.
• Thorough understanding of the UK curriculum.
• Experience delivering engaging lessons to diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Motivate and engage students of varying abilities.
• Create a positive classroom culture for student success.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Creativity

Subject knowledge

Enthusiasm for Engineering

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and passionate Engineering Teacher to join a forward-thinking Secondary School in Northamptonshire from September 2025. This is a permanent position, offering the chance to make a long-term impact in a supportive and innovative educational environment.

As an Engineering Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire and challenge students across Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong subject knowledge, a commitment to student progress, and the ability to create a positive classroom culture where students can thrive in the field of engineering and design.

We are seeking a skilled Engineering Teacher with experience teaching the subject within a UK secondary school setting. A thorough understanding of the curriculum and a creative approach to lesson planning will be key to success in this role. The ability to motivate and engage learners of varying abilities is essential.

The ideal candidate will have:

• UK teaching experience in Engineering (or a related subject specialism)
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - this is preferred
• An Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service
• A genuine enthusiasm for Engineering and the ability to communicate this to students
• Strong classroom management skills and a proactive, positive attitude

This Engineering Teacher position is to commence in September 2025, subject to the successful completion of compliance and vetting checks. You will be joining a dynamic school community that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in teaching.

Whether you are an experienced Engineering Teacher or an early career teacher with a strong subject knowledge and passion for education, we would love to hear from you.