Teacher of Design & Technology

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

Job summary

A secondary school in Shafton seeks a passionate Design and Technology teacher to inspire students through hands-on projects and high-quality lessons. You'll deliver a creative curriculum focused on Key Stage 3 and 4 Product Design and contribute to an inclusive school culture. We value innovation and academic excellence, encouraging a vibrant and supportive environment for staff and students.

Benefits

Supportive community

Professional development opportunities

Recognized achievements and positive culture

Qualifications

• Passionate about Inspiring students.
• Ability to teach Key Stage 3 and KS4 Product Design.
• Knowledge of teaching resistant materials, graphics, and food technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons that engage and challenge learners.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Maintain a safe workshop environment.

Skills

Creative project delivery

Classroom management

CAD/CAM utilization

Use of Techsoft 2D Design

Use of Photoshop and Illustrator

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Google SketchUp

Techsoft 2D Design

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Design and Technology teacher to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced professionals to make a significant impact.

What you will do

• Inspire students through hands-on, creative, and problem-solving projects.
• Deliver high-quality lessons that challenge and support all learners.
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating workshop environment.
• Teach Key Stage 3 and 4, with a focus on KS4 Product Design.
• Be able to teach KS3 resistant materials, graphics, and food technology as required.
• Utilize and teach CAD/CAM effectively.
• Use a range of computer packages including Techsoft 2D Design, Google SketchUp, Photoshop and Illustrator.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Academy Shafton: A School of Excellence

Outwood Academy Shafton is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school committed to academic excellence and creative innovation. Our "Good" Ofsted rating highlights our dedication to student engagement and a challenging curriculum.

With over 1,400 students, we\'re a large 11-16 school at the heart of our community. As part of the Outwood Family of Schools since 2015, our core values are clear: Students First, raising standards, and transforming lives.

Our culture is built on praise and belonging. We celebrate the achievements of both students and staff, fostering an environment where going "above and beyond" is always recognized. Our Praising Stars reports and weekly PROUD Thursday events are just a few examples of how we reinforce this positive culture. We are proud of our diverse community and our ethos of compassion, ambition, resilience, and excellence.

Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.