Design & Technology Teacher | Outstanding Secondary School | Nottingham

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

Design & Technology Teacher Role in an Outstanding Secondary School

An Outstanding Secondary School in Nottingham is seeking to appoint a creative and ambitious Design & Technology Teacher to join its highly successful Technology department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school renowned for its outstanding academic standards, innovative curriculum, and commitment to developing the next generation of designers, engineers, and problem-solvers.

The school has built an excellent reputation for combining academic excellence with practical learning, encouraging students to think creatively, innovate confidently, and develop the technical skills required for success in higher education and future careers. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, exceptional professional development, and a leadership team that values creativity, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

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

Students follow a broad and ambitious curriculum covering Product Design, Resistant Materials, engineering principles, materials technology, sustainability, CAD/CAM, and modern manufacturing processes. You will guide learners through every stage of the design cycle, from research and concept development to prototyping, manufacture, testing, and evaluation, preparing them for GCSE and A-Level Design & Technology qualifications.

You will also contribute to the wider life of the department through STEM initiatives, employer engagement projects, design competitions, enrichment clubs, and educational visits that enable students to apply their learning in meaningful real-world contexts.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Design & Technology examinations

• Develop students' creativity, technical knowledge, and manufacturing skills

• Maintain excellent health and safety standards within specialist workshops

• Assess progress and provide high-quality, constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support STEM initiatives, design competitions, and extracurricular activities

The School Environment

This Outstanding Secondary School is recognised for its culture of academic excellence, innovation, and outstanding pastoral care. Students are respectful, ambitious, and eager to learn, creating a calm and purposeful environment where creativity and achievement are celebrated.

The Design & Technology department is exceptionally well equipped with modern workshops, CAD/CAM facilities, laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC equipment, and specialist teaching spaces that enable students to experience industry-standard technologies. Staff work collaboratively within a highly supportive team and benefit from outstanding professional development, instructional coaching, and excellent opportunities for 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

• Experience using CAD/CAM technologies and digital manufacturing equipment

• Ability to contribute to STEM enrichment and employer partnership initiatives

• A proven track record of delivering outstanding student outcomes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Design & Technology Teacher role at an Outstanding Secondary School in Nottingham, please submit your CV as soon as possible.