DT Teacher | Independent School | Norwich

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

Design & Technology Teaching Role in an Independent School

An independent school in Norwich is seeking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic DT Teacher to join its successful department from September. This is a full-time role within a nurturing and academically ambitious school that values creativity, problem-solving, and exceptional teaching.

Design & Technology is a highly regarded subject within the school, with students encouraged to develop practical skills, technical understanding, and creative confidence through a broad and engaging curriculum.

About the Role

You will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and hands-on lessons that inspire creativity and technical thinking.

Students will develop knowledge and skills across areas such as product design, resistant materials, engineering principles, graphics, CAD/CAM, and design processes while learning to solve practical challenges through innovation and critical thinking.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level/Level 3 DT qualifications, supporting students in producing high-quality coursework and achieving excellent outcomes.

You will work collaboratively within a successful department while benefiting from smaller class sizes, specialist facilities, and a strong focus on personalised learning.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based DT lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level/Level 3 DT examinations

• Support coursework and practical project development

• Maintain safe workshop and classroom environments

• Assess student work and provide clear, constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support extracurricular STEM or design enrichment activities

The School Environment

This independent school in Norwich provides a supportive and academically ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The DT department benefits from specialist workshops, smaller class sizes, collaborative planning, and a culture focused on creativity, innovation, and student success.

Leadership values subject expertise, professional development, and exceptional teaching while fostering a supportive and collaborative staff culture.

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 Design & Technology

• Strong classroom and workshop management skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level or Level 3 DT

• Experience working in an independent school setting

• Specialism in Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, or Graphics

• Ability to contribute to STEM or enrichment activities

How to Apply

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