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Design Technology Teacher – Brighton
Job Title: Design Technology Teacher
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum (MPS/UPS)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
About the School:
Set within the vibrant and creative coastal community of Brighton, this successful secondary academy prides itself on academic excellence alongside real-world, practical learning. The school offers a highly innovative curriculum, excellent modern facilities, and a dedicated technician to support the running of the DT department. Staff benefit from an exceptional continuous professional development (CPD) program and a genuinely collaborative atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-impact DT lessons that encourage creative thinking, problem-solving, and precise execution.
* Specialism in Product Design, Resistant Materials, or Systems and Control is highly welcome, with opportunities to contribute to curriculum design.
* Support students thoroughly through their GCSE design portfolios, ensuring high-quality evidence of research, development, and making.
* Ensure that all machinery and workspace areas conform strictly to whole-school health and safety policies.
* Participate in whole-school initiatives, cross-curricular STEM activities, and industry links to promote engineering and design careers.
Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching qualification.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative urban school setting.
* Strong behavior management strategies grounded in positive reinforcement and high expectations.
* Ability to demonstrate technical processes with confidence and maintain strict safety standards.
* A proactive professional dedicated to continuous self-improvement and reflective teaching practices.
How to Apply:
Please forward your current CV to our secondary recruitment branch to be considered for this permanent position. Our team will review your application and guide you directly through the school's formal registration process.