Location: Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS

An innovative and inclusive secondary school in Weston-super-Mare is looking for a Design & Technology Teacher to deliver high-quality, creative engineering education. Set to begin in September 2025, this role offers the chance to inspire students through real-world projects and industry links.

Main Responsibilities

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Teach DT across KS3 and KS4, potentially KS5, focusing on product design and sustainable manufacturing

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Guide students through creative problem-solving—design briefs, CAD design, prototype development

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Provide opportunities for real-world application via partnerships, including local STEM firms and competitions

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Encourage excellence in student coursework through skilled mentorship and technical guidance

Ideal Candidate

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Qualified in DT or Engineering with QTS

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Strong workshop skills and familiarity with tools, materials, and technologies

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Experience in project-based pedagogy, integrating creative and technical problem-solving

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Committed to sustainability and social design

Department and School Features

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Modern DT workshop with 3D printers, laser cutters, CAD/CAM software, and timber equipment

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Technical staff support and a collaborative, creative department vision

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School active in environmental education and student-led design challenges

Why You Should Apply

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Professional development in technical pedagogy and designer-maker initiatives

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Links with local colleges, engineering networks, and apprenticeship routes

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Recognition for teaching innovation, and support for creativity-driven leadership