Teacher of Design Technology

Teaching Vacancies; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution seeks a full-time Teacher of design technology to join their technology teaching team. The successful candidate will teach design technology to key stages 3, 4 and potentially 5, engaging in extracurricular activities as needed. Ideal candidates hold an honours degree and DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status. The role offers several benefits including access to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme and healthcare support.

Benefits

Access to Teachers’ Pensions Scheme

Automatic pay progression

Training days

Paid special leave provisions

Access to pre-planned teaching resources

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Healthcare benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping and lifestyle discounts

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach design technology lessons to assigned classes.
• Engage in extra-curricular activities as required.
• Be accountable for improving student achievement in technology.

Skills

Commitment to improving student learning

Enthusiasm to inspire students

Education

Honours Degree

DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of design technology as part of our school technology teaching team. Applications are welcome from all DT specialisms however the ability to teach textiles would be preferred.

The teacher of design technology will be accountable for:

Planning and teaching lessons to the classes they are assigned to teach within the context of the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work. The successful candidate would teach design technology to key stage 3, 4 and potentially to key stage 5 and be expected to engage in extra-curricular activity as required.

Our successful candidate will have the following experience, skillset and qualifications:

• Commitment to improving student learning and raising achievement
• Enthusiasm to inspire in students a desire to learn and participate
• Honours Degree
• DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status

The post is full-time and permanent, to begin in either Easter or September 2026 and is suitable for both experienced and Early Career teachers. This role reports to the head of design technology.

What the school offers its staff

• Access to the Teachers’ Pensions Scheme
• Automatic pay progression for those on our main, upper and support staff pay ranges
• 7 training days calendared with a view to alleviate pressure at key times in the year, with a training day in December dedicated to marking mock exams
• Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions.
• Access to a bank of pre-planned teaching resources. You need to intellectually prepare for lessons rather than plan from scratch.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a Friend Scheme available for some of our hard to fill roles
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers for DSE users and flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to shopping and lifestyle discounts

Commitment to safeguarding

Four Stones Gateway Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education we will undertake pre-employment checks on all shortlisted candidates. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.