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Position: Design & Technology (DT) Teacher
Location:Leighton Buzzard
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5
An independent school in Leighton Buzzard is seeking to appoint an innovative and enthusiastic DT Teacher to join its successful department from September. This is a full-time role within a nurturing and academically ambitious school that values creativity, practical problem-solving, and exceptional teaching.
Design & Technology is a highly regarded subject within the school, with students encouraged to develop technical knowledge, creativity, and critical thinking through a broad and engaging curriculum.
You will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and hands-on lessons that inspire innovation and technical confidence.
Students will study areas such as product design, resistant materials, engineering principles, graphics, and CAD/CAM while developing practical making skills and design-thinking approaches.
You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level/Level 3 DT qualifications, supporting high-quality coursework and strong academic outcomes.
You will work collaboratively within a successful department while benefiting from specialist workshops, smaller class sizes, excellent resources, and a strong focus on personalised learning.
Teach Design & Technology across KS3, KS4, and KS5
Deliver engaging practical and theory-based DT lessons
Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level/Level 3 DT qualifications
Support coursework and practical project development
Maintain safe workshop environments and procedures
Assess student work and provide clear, constructive feedback
Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development
Support STEM and design enrichment opportunities
This independent school in Leighton Buzzard provides a supportive and academically ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The DT department benefits from specialist workshops, smaller class sizes, collaborative planning, and a culture focused on creativity, innovation, and student success.
Leadership values subject expertise, professional development, and exceptional teaching while fostering a collaborative and supportive staff culture.
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching Design & Technology at secondary level
Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently
Strong subject knowledge in DT specialisms such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, or Engineering
Strong classroom and workshop management skills
Desirable
Experience teaching A-Level or Level 3 DT
Experience working in an independent school setting
Ability to contribute to STEM or extracurricular activities
Experience using CAD/CAM or modern workshop technologies
If you are interested in this DT Teacher role in an independent school in Leighton Buzzard starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.