Design & Technology Teacher | Community Secondary School...

Position: Design & Technology Teacher
Location: Walsall
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Design & Technology Teacher Role in a Community Secondary School

A well-established Community Secondary School in Walsall is seeking to appoint a creative and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher to join its successful Technology department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school that places equal importance on academic achievement, practical learning, and the personal development of every student.

The school is known for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership team, and commitment to delivering a broad curriculum that equips students with the knowledge and practical skills they need for future study and employment. Significant investment has been made in specialist teaching spaces, providing students and staff with modern workshops and excellent facilities.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging lessons that inspire creativity, innovation, and technical excellence.

Students follow a broad curriculum covering Product Design, Resistant Materials, engineering principles, design processes, and manufacturing techniques. You will encourage learners to develop practical workshop skills alongside problem-solving, creativity, and confidence in designing and producing high-quality outcomes.

You will play an active role in preparing students for GCSE and A-Level examinations while contributing to curriculum development and wider STEM and design enrichment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Design & Technology across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level qualifications

• Develop students' design, manufacturing, and evaluation skills

• Ensure safe working practices within specialist workshops

• Assess progress and provide high-quality feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support STEM projects, design competitions, and extracurricular activities

The School Environment

This Community Secondary School has built a strong reputation for fostering a welcoming, respectful, and ambitious learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Staff work collaboratively to deliver engaging lessons and provide outstanding pastoral support, creating a positive culture across the school.

The Design & Technology department is well resourced, with dedicated workshop spaces, modern equipment, and an experienced team committed to sharing best practice. Staff benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, supportive leadership, and a clear commitment to career progression.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Design & Technology at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in Product Design, Resistant Materials, or Engineering

• Excellent classroom and workshop management skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Design & Technology

• Knowledge of CAD/CAM technologies and modern manufacturing processes

• Experience leading STEM or engineering enrichment activities

• A strong track record of securing excellent student outcomes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Design & Technology Teacher role at a Community Secondary School in Walsall, please submit your CV as soon as possible.