Design & Technology Teacher – Creative Secondary School – Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – September 2025 Start
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS
A creative and ambitious secondary school in Cheltenham is seeking a Design & Technology Teacher to start in September 2025. This full-time, permanent position offers an exciting chance to teach a varied DT curriculum in excellent facilities and contribute to a forward-thinking department.
About the School
The school is known for its artistic and academic strengths, offering a caring and inclusive environment supported by strong leadership. Staff development and wellbeing are central to school policy, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
Design & Technology Department
Work within fully equipped workshops and CAD/CAM suites covering a broad subject range: product design, resistant materials, graphics, and engineering. The department promotes project-based learning and entrepreneurship.
Your Role
Plan and teach practical, creative DT lessons that encourage design, iteration, and real-world thinking. Provide effective feedback and differentiation. Play a leadership role in technology fairs or design competitions. Contribute to departmental planning and cross-curricular innovation.
Ideal Candidate
You will hold a relevant design or engineering degree and QTS. Creativity, practical teaching ability, and strong classroom management are essential, along with enthusiasm for collaborative curriculum development.
Why Apply?
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Teach in modern DT facilities with outstanding resources
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Join a school celebrating creativity and academic rigor
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Benefit from supportive CPD and clear career progression
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Work with enthusiastic students and proactive colleagues
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Enjoy Cheltenham’s vibrant cultural and countryside surroundings