DT Teacher | Outstanding Secondary School | Dudley

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

Design & Technology Teaching Role in an Outstanding Secondary School

An outstanding secondary school in Dudley is seeking to appoint a Design & Technology (DT) Teacher to join its department from September. This is a full-time role within a high-performing and supportive 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, problem-solving abilities, and technical understanding through engaging project-based learning.

About the Role

You 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 confidence.

Students will explore areas such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, Graphics, and design processes while developing practical making skills, CAD/CAM understanding, and evaluative thinking.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level/Level 3 DT qualifications, supporting them in building strong practical, design, and analytical skills.

You will work collaboratively within a successful department committed to maintaining outstanding standards of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based DT lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and post-16 DT qualifications

• Maintain high standards of workshop health and safety

• Assess student work and provide clear, constructive feedback

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support STEM and enrichment opportunities

The School Environment

This outstanding secondary school in Dudley provides a structured and academically ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve excellent outcomes while developing creativity and practical skills.

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

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

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in Design & Technology

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching KS5 DT qualifications

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

• Experience preparing students for GCSE and post-16 examinations

• Ability to contribute to STEM or enrichment programmes

How to Apply

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