Design & Technology Teacher - Thriving Secondary Academy...

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

The Role

A thriving Secondary Academy in Gloucester is seeking a professional, highly creative, and exceptionally organised Design & Technology Teacher specializing in Graphic Products and Product Design. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where the design disciplines are highly popular options across Key Stages 4 and 5, backed by modern studio spaces, CAD infrastructure, and dedicated workshop support.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional leadership across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The timetable will involve delivering a rich, challenging curriculum covering conceptual design, packaging architecture, material properties, and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) at GCSE and A-Level. Beyond classroom teaching, responsibilities include constructing comprehensive student portfolio tracking files, implementing targeted intervention tracks for design sketching and data modeling, managing workshop materials logs, and supporting the school's regional young designer showcases.

You will act as a primary link with parents, examination boards, and local creative industry networks, requiring absolute professionalism and data accuracy at all times. Strong organisational and safety tracking skills are a prerequisite, as you will balance heavy design folder moderation cycles with real-time digital progress logging and strict workshop safety parameters (DATA guidelines).

The academy is looking for a proactive, reliable professional who can break down complex modeling techniques, typography, and manufacturing frameworks into crisp, engaging, and high-impact lessons. Strong communication, deep data literacy, and a collaborative spirit are important to thriving within this progressive academic faculty.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Gloucester with a powerful commitment to technical innovation, artistic expression, and student wellbeing. The school serves an ambitious regional community and is known for its modern learning environments and state-of-the-art design studios.

Students are respectful, highly motivated, and analytical, treating the studio spaces with care and creating a calm, purposeful learning environment. Staff benefit from an open, collaborative professional culture, highly visible leadership, a manageable administrative load, and an excellent framework for targeted career progression and specialized training.

Requirements

• A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a specialization in Design & Technology, Product Design, or Graphic Communication

• Proven experience teaching Design & Technology up to GCSE and A-Level specifications

• Exceptional knowledge of workshop health and safety legislation (DATA certification is highly desirable)

• Good IT and data tracking capabilities, with confidence utilizing 2D/3D software (such as Adobe Suite or TechSoft)

• Ability to work effectively and adaptably within a fast-paced department

Application

To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.