Are you an experienced Design & Technology Teacher with a talent for fostering creativity and practical skills in students across all key stages? We're seeking a highly motivated educator to join our outstanding school in South Essex from September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent position designed for someone passionate about empowering young designers and engineers. Our school is dedicated to nurturing academic excellence and preparing students for the demands of higher education and professional careers. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where students feel confident to tackle complex design challenges and translate ideas into reality. The DT Experience at Our School Our Design & Technology Department offers a stimulating and supportive learning environment, where theoretical understanding is deeply intertwined with practical application and cutting-edge technology. We provide state-of-the-art workshops and design studios, encouraging an iterative design process and hands-on experimentation. Our curriculum is designed to foster deep conceptual understanding, advanced technical skills, and strong problem-solving abilities, preparing our students for success in public examinations and future creative or engineering fields. Beyond the curriculum, we offer a vibrant array of enrichment activities, including participation in national design competitions and industry visits. What Makes This Role Unique? * Comprehensive Key Stage Coverage: Teach DT across Key Stage 3, GCSE, and potentially A-Level, guiding students through various stages of their design journey. * High-Spec Facilities: Benefit from modern, well-equipped workshops and design studios that support innovative and high-quality practical work. * Collegial Department: Join a supportive and forward-thinking team of DT teachers who collaborate closely and share best practices. * Investment in Your Growth: Access to generous professional development opportunities to further enhance your technical skills and teaching craft. * Empowering Environment: Contribute to a school that nurtures independent thought and practical application of knowledge. Key Responsibilities As our Design & Technology Teacher, you will: * Deliver high-quality, engaging, and challenging Design & Technology lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially 5, inspiring intellectual curiosity and practical mastery. * Guide students in developing advanced design thinking processes, material knowledge, and manufacturing techniques. * Provide robust academic and pastoral support to students, including university application guidance for A-Level. * Innovate teaching methodologies to ensure all students reach their full creative and technical potential. * Contribute to the ongoing development of the DT curriculum and departmental resources, embracing new technologies and industry trends. * Engage with the wider school community through co-curricular activities, projects, and events. Who We Are Looking For * A strong academic background in Design & Technology or a related design/engineering field. * Extensive experience teaching DT successfully across Key Stage 3 and 4 in the UK is essential, with A-Level experience being highly desirable. * Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is highly desirable, but candidates with significant UK teaching experience who do not hold QTS are warmly encouraged to apply. * A proven ability to inspire and challenge high-achieving students in a practical and theoretical context. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with a strong emphasis on workshop safety. * A commitment to the ethos of an outstanding school and fostering a supportive, innovative learning environment. How to Apply If you are a passionate and experienced Design & Technology Teacher eager to contribute to the success of our bright and ambitious students, we encourage your application. Please submit your CV along with a comprehensive covering letter detailing your experience and suitability for this unique opportunity. Early applications are highly encouraged