Design & Technology Teacher | Grammar School | Portsmouth

Position: Design & Technology (DT) Teacher
Location: Portsmouth
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Design & Technology Teaching Role in a Grammar School

A grammar school in Portsmouth is seeking to appoint a Design & Technology Teacher to join its department from September. This is a full-time role within an academically ambitious school that values creativity, innovation, and high-quality teaching.

Design & Technology is a highly regarded subject within the school, with students encouraged to develop practical skills, design thinking, and technical understanding through engaging project-based learning and theoretical study.

About the Role

You will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging lessons that develop students’ creativity, technical understanding, and practical skills.

The role includes teaching across a range of DT disciplines depending on specialism, such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, or Graphics.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level DT examinations, supporting them in developing coursework portfolios, practical projects, and technical knowledge.

You will work collaboratively within a successful department to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Deliver practical and theory-based DT lessons

• Support students in developing coursework and design portfolios

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level DT examinations

• Assess student work and provide clear, constructive feedback

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records

• Maintain workshop safety and good practice

• Contribute to curriculum planning and enrichment activities

The School Environment

This grammar school in Portsmouth provides a structured and academically focused environment where students are highly motivated and encouraged to achieve excellent outcomes.

The DT department benefits from excellent workshop facilities, collaborative planning, and a strong culture of creativity, innovation, and academic success.

Leadership supports professional development and values subject expertise, teamwork, and high-quality teaching.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Design & Technology at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong practical workshop skills and subject knowledge

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level DT or Product Design

• Experience in specialist areas such as CAD, Resistant Materials, or Engineering

• Ability to contribute to STEM or enrichment activities

How to Apply

If you are interested in this DT Teacher role in Portsmouth starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.