Design & Technology Teacher

Design & Technology Teacher - Secondary
Guernsey, Channel Islands
Main Pay Scale: £37,680 - £53,857
Upper Pay Scale: £56,847 - £60,430
Permanent | Full-Time | Start Date: September 2025

Are you a passionate Design & Technology teacher looking for a new challenge in a supportive, forward-thinking school system?

We're recruiting for an exceptional D&T specialist to join the a school in Guernsey from September 2025. Whether your background is in resistant materials, product design, CAD/CAM or engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of secondary education in a system undergoing major positive transformation.

• Delivering high-quality, inclusive D&T lessons that foster technical skill, independence and creativity

• Designing schemes of work that align with the Bailiwick Curriculum and relevant exam specs

• Using a range of tools, equipment and technologies in a safe, engaging way

• Collaborating with colleagues across schools to raise attainment and share best practice

• Supporting the broader school community as a form tutor and subject advocate

• Contributing to curriculum development, enrichment activities, and school improvement initiatives

• Main Pay Scale: £37,680 - £53,857

• Upper Pay Scale: £56,847 - £60,430

• Inner London banding + annual pay progression

• £5,000 relocation bonus

• Rental subsidy (up to £1,500/month)

• 20% flat income tax

• 8-year Long Term Employment Permit - family members can join and work

• High-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave

• Excellent CPD, clear career progression, and a supportive leadership team

• A genuinely collaborative teaching culture with access to cross-school networks

• A degree in a Design & Technology-related subject

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, BEd, QTS or equivalent)
  (QTS is required - must be obtained within 4 years if not currently held)

• Successful teaching experience at secondary level (including ECT placements)

• Confidence with workshop practice, CAD/CAM and other digital tools

• A strong commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding

• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for change

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment. This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract). Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.