Innovative Design & Technology Teacher (KS3–4)

Teaching Personnel; Dorchester On Thames; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Dorchester is seeking a Design & Technology Teacher to join a secondary school in Dorchester. The role emphasizes practical and theoretical learning to help students develop technical and design skills.

The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status, have strong D&T knowledge, and experience teaching KS3/KS4, delivering engaging lessons and providing constructive feedback in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or an appropriate teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge within Design & Technology.
• Experience teaching at secondary level, ideally across KS3 and KS4.
• A passion for practical, creative and skills-based learning.
• The ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A commitment to high standards of teaching, learning and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging and well-structured lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Developing students' practical, creative and technical abilities.
• Teaching students how to work safely with a variety of tools, materials and processes.
• Encouraging creativity, innovation and independent problem-solving.
• Supporting students through design projects from initial concepts to completed outcomes.
• Preparing and delivering GCSE-level content where required.
• Monitoring and assessing student progress effectively.
• Providing clear, constructive feedback to support student development.
• Creating an inclusive classroom where all students are encouraged to participate and succeed.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the wider Design & Technology curriculum.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Subject knowledge

Secondary teaching

Practical learning

Student engagement

Classroom management

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or teaching qualification

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Dorchester is seeking a Design & Technology Teacher to join a secondary school in Dorchester. The role emphasizes practical and theoretical learning to help students develop technical and design skills.

The ideal candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status, have strong D&T knowledge, and experience teaching KS3/KS4, delivering engaging lessons and providing constructive feedback in a supportive environment.