Teacher of Design Technology and Engineering

Robert Blake School; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bridgwater is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Design Technology and Engineering. The ideal candidate will be passionate about their subject and contribute to high standards of student achievement. You will teach students across various ages and abilities in a supportive environment that values continuous professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Strong relationships within the team

Qualifications

• Passionate about Design Technology and Engineering.
• Ability to teach a diverse range of students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design Technology across all age and ability ranges.
• Promote a high level of achievement for all students.
• Participate in the professional development provided by the school.

Skills

Enthusiasm for Design Technology

Ability to teach across age ranges

Commitment to high achievement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher of Design Technology and Engineering

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 07 October 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 13 October 2025
• Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AW
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: a3d96612-ca90-4c61-a415-b375a6a3ec1d

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and dynamic DT specialist to join our team. You must be passionate about your subject and committed to the highest level of achievement for all students. You will be required to teach across the age and ability range. We are open to all elements of the DT curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

Robert Blake School is a thriving non-selective school of just under 1100 students. The school is built on strong relationships and in the near future will be joining the United Learning Trust whose vision is 'The best in Everyone'. It is an exciting and rewarding place to work and our ethos of 'Aspire|Achieve|Celebrate' lies at the heart of all we do.

The school is located less than 2 miles from Junction 24 of the M5 in Bridgwater and is in a stunning state of the art facility. We are committed to the continuous professional development of staff and will provide opportunities for you to shine.

Commitment to 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.