A large secondary school on the outskirts of Bristol is looking for a full-time Design & Technology teacher with a strong Engineering background to join their department from January. This is a well-established school that focuses on community, equity and ambition, offering a supportive environment and a clear commitment to high-quality teaching.
About the role
The school is specifically looking for someone confident teaching Engineering within the DT curriculum, including:
1. Engineering principles and technical processes
2. Design briefs, iterative design and practical problem-solving
3. Safe use of workshop tools, machinery and materials
4. CAD/CAM, prototyping, technical drawings or similar areas
5. Practical project-based work across KS3 and KS4
You’ll be responsible for planning and delivering lessons, supporting students through practical and theory-based learning, and contributing to assessment, marking and departmental planning. The DT department is well resourced, with workshop spaces, specialist equipment and access to digital design tools to support high-quality engineering teaching.
About the school
Based on the school’s ethos and direction, you can expect:
6. A values-led environment built around community, equity and ambition
7. A commitment to inclusive, well-structured teaching that helps students make consistent progress
8. A broad curriculum where Design & Technology is valued as part of students’ personal and academic development
9. A clear behaviour system that supports calm, purposeful lessons
10. A large student body with a diverse range of interests, strengths and future pathways
The school recently received a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating across all areas, reflecting strong leadership, stable behaviour expectations and good-quality teaching and learning.
Who they’re looking for
The ideal candidate will:
11. Hold UK QTS with a specialism in Engineering, Product Design, Resistant Materials, Systems & Control or a closely related field
12. Have experience teaching Engineering content within the Design & Technology curriculum
13. Be confident delivering practical, technical lessons with clear routines and strong safety practice
14. Have good organisational skills and a consistent approach to planning, assessment and feedback
15. Work well within a team and contribute positively to departmental development
What you’ll get with Protocol Education
16. Weekly PAYE pay, paid to scale
17. Access to free CPD and professional development resources
18. Support from a dedicated local consultant
19. Opportunities across Bristol and the wider South Gloucestershire area
If you have solid DT Engineering teaching experience and want to work in a well-run, supportive school with strong values and good facilities, this role could be a great match. Want to take a look at next steps?
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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