Inspiring Design Technology Teacher — Product Design Focus

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One fully paid day off per academic yr

October half term

On-site parking

Staff PD opportunities

Career progression within the org

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Design Technology Teacher to inspire students aged 11-16 in a well-resourced department. You will use CAD, laptops, 3D printers and laser cutters to deliver engaging lessons and develop an innovative curriculum.

You will plan structured lessons, assess progress, and adapt teaching to diverse needs while contributing to safeguarding and school life. Maternity cover with January 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• Secure Design Technology subject and curriculum knowledge, with the ability to support a Product Design focus
• Ability to teach and engage students aged 11-16
• Ability to plan structured lessons, assess progress and adapt teaching to differing student needs
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to create a safe, stimulating learning environment rooted in mutual respect
• Effective communication and professional relationship-building skills with students, colleagues and parents
• Commitment to safeguarding, professional standards and the wider life of the school
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with pedagogy, technology and curriculum initiatives

Responsibilities

• Teaching and Learning: Plan and deliver well-structured lessons that build knowledge, understanding, curiosity and positive attitudes to learning
• Curriculum and Subject Knowledge: Maintain secure subject knowledge, address misunderstandings and contribute to an engaging Design Technology curriculum
• Assessment and Progress: Use formative and summative assessment, feedback and relevant data to monitor progress and plan subsequent learning
• Adaptive Teaching: Adapt teaching to students' strengths and needs, including SEND, high ability, English as an additional language and disabilities
• Behaviour and Relationships: Establish clear routines, manage behaviour fairly and maintain positive, respectful relationships with students
• Safeguarding and Conduct: Safeguard students' wellbeing and uphold high standards of professional ethics, conduct, attendance and punctuality
• Professional Collaboration: Build effective relationships with colleagues, use specialist support appropriately and communicate effectively with parents
• Development and Innovation: Keep up to date with pedagogy, technology and curriculum initiatives and use professional development to improve teaching
• Classroom and Resources: Maintain lesson planning, manage classroom resources and support health and safety by reporting defects
• Wider School Contribution: Contribute positively to the school community, development priorities and relevant working groups

Skills

Product Design focus

11-16 teaching

Curriculum planning

Differentiation

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Communication with parents

Professional development

Tools

CAD suite

3D printers

Laser cutters

Laptops

Job description

AWD online is seeking a Design Technology Teacher to inspire students aged 11-16 in a well-resourced department. You will use CAD, laptops, 3D printers and laser cutters to deliver engaging lessons and develop an innovative curriculum.

You will plan structured lessons, assess progress, and adapt teaching to diverse needs while contributing to safeguarding and school life. Maternity cover with January 2027 start date.