Second in DT Department. Job in Poole Education & Training Jobs

WAYMAN Education; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Poole seeks a creative teacher for the Design and Technology department to support curriculum leadership and pastoral responsibilities. This role offers career growth, a collaborative team, and facilities designed to enhance student learning through innovation and inclusiveness.

Benefits

Specialist facilities and technician support

Development routes to leadership roles

Strong pastoral systems

Qualifications

• Experienced DT teacher with a specialization.
• Reflective practitioner with strong classroom management.
• Passionate about developing student creativity and skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of DT with curriculum leadership.
• Lead assessment and schemes of work within DT.
• Manage a year group focusing on behaviour and wellbeing.

Skills

Classroom management

Innovation in teaching

Inclusivity in teaching and learning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Location: Poole
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR

A thriving and inclusive secondary school in Poole is seeking a driven and creative teacher to join the Design and Technology department as Second in Department. This exciting role includes an additional pastoral responsibility as Head of Year, giving you a rounded and impactful leadership role.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Collaborative DT team delivering Food, Textiles, Graphics and Resistant Materials

• Specialist facilities and technician support across all disciplines

• Senior leadership that promotes growth, inclusion, and wellbeing

• Strong pastoral systems with excellent year team structures

• Development routes to full Head of Department or whole-school T&L roles

Your Key Duties Will Include:

• Supporting the Head of DT with curriculum leadership and quality assurance

• Leading schemes of work and assessment within a DT specialism

• Championing innovation and inclusivity in teaching and learning

• Leading a year group with responsibility for behaviour, progress and wellbeing

• Supporting or leading whole-school events such as careers fairs or enrichment weeks

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• An experienced DT teacher with confidence across at least one specialism

• Enthusiastic about developing student skills, creativity, and resilience

• Interested in developing others and supporting pastoral care

• A reflective practitioner with strong classroom management

• Enhanced DBS required