Design and Technology Teacher

📍 Location: Braintree, Essex
📅 Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent (or specify)
💰 Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
🕒 Start Date: January 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Design and Technology Teacher to join our vibrant and forward-thinking Technology Department. The successful candidate will inspire students across KS3-KS5, delivering engaging lessons that develop creativity, problem-solving, and practical skills in areas such as product design, resistant materials, engineering, and CAD/CAM.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious teacher-whether newly qualified or experienced-to contribute to a growing subject area and help shape an exciting curriculum that prepares students for the modern world.

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in Design & Technology following the national curriculum.

• Promote creativity, innovation, and technical understanding through a range of materials and tools.

• Encourage students to develop practical skills, critical thinking, and design-based problem solving.

• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities such as clubs, competitions, and exhibitions.

• Maintain a safe and engaging workshop environment.

• Work collaboratively within a supportive team to raise achievement across the department.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in Design & Technology or a related field.

• A passion for teaching and inspiring young people.

• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to teach across multiple D&T disciplines.

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

• Commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Modern facilities including well-equipped workshops and design studios.

• Access to high-quality professional development opportunities.

• A school culture that values creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning.