Location: Taunton, Somerset Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: MPS1 (ECT Scale) An exciting opportunity has opened at a progressive and highly regarded secondary school in Taunton for a Design & Technology ECT. The school is seeking a creative and ambitious teacher to join their team from September 2025. Whether your specialism is Product Design, Resistant Materials, Textiles, or Systems & Control, your enthusiasm will be welcomed. About the School The school is known for fostering innovation, practical learning, and personal responsibility. It boasts excellent facilities, including modern DT workshops, CAD/CAM resources, and a supportive tech team. The leadership is firmly committed to developing ECTs and has an outstanding track record of nurturing early-career staff. The DT Department You’ll join a department with a strong project-based ethos where students design, build, and problem-solve across disciplines. As an ECT, you’ll have the chance to shape exciting schemes of work and inspire the next generation of engineers, designers, and creative thinkers. What You’ll Do * Teach DT across KS3 and KS4 with scope to specialise * Prepare practical resources and lead hands-on lessons * Foster creativity, resilience, and problem-solving in your students * Attend DT competitions and contribute to clubs and STEM events * Receive continuous support through mentoring, CPD, and peer collaboration Who You Are * Qualified (or about to qualify) DT teacher with QTS * Passionate about hands-on learning and cross-curricular design thinking * Organised, reflective, and committed to making a difference