Queen Elizabeth’s School is a rapidly-improving Upper School, set in the beautiful Dorset countryside. We are looking to appoint a passionate and inspiring teacher to lead our Design & Technology department. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our school.
Are you passionate about design and technology and dedicated to inspiring and motivating students? If so, we would like to hear from you.
Actual Salary £32,916 - £45,352 per annum (M1 to M6).
In addition a TLR 2.3 is offered for Design & Technology Subject Lead.
This job is {Full Time/ Part Time/ Part Time - Term Time Only:}.
It is offered on a Permanent basis.
Start date 13/04/2026.
We can offer you:
1. Centralised curriculum and behaviour systems which enable you to focus on your core purpose: teaching excellent lessons
2. Teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
3. Assessment strategies which support wellbeing and workload
4. Excellent CPD opportunities
5. An opportunity to join a dedicated team of supportive staff
6. A positive, supportive community of staff, local school committee members, the Trust and parents
Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who has:
* The ability to teach Product Design
* An awareness of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
* An understanding of key substantive and disciplinary concepts in design & technology
* An awareness of some of the concepts explored in Tom Sherrington’s ‘Walkthru’ series or Doug Lemov’s ‘Teach Like a Champion’ series.
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruitment team by emailing or on 01202 885233.
About our School
Queen Elizabeth’s School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.
There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.
Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.