Teacher of Design Technology
Dursley, Gloucestershire
MPS/UPS
Temporary
Rednock School
Rednock School is seeking to appoint an ambitious team player to join our Design Technology (DT) team from January 2026, as a Teacher of Design Technology. We are looking to consolidate and build on our good practice and look forward to welcoming a new member to the department. This role is both suitable for an experienced teacher or Early Careers Teacher (ECT) who is committed to engaging and motivating students. Our team currently consists of 5 specialist DT teachers (2 DT, 2 Food and 1 Textiles) who are supported by two technicians (1 DT and 1 Food/Textiles). The department consists of a range of specialist classrooms.
We are seeking an inspirational and suitably qualified Teacher of DT who is capable of teaching in all DT areas at Key Stage 3 and up to KS5 in Product Design. We are a very popular subject and currently deliver the AQA GCSE in Design Technology, which we deliver to 6 classes, and the AQA A Level in Design Technology: Product Design at post-16.
You will be passionate about your subject, with high expectations for our students and aspirations of progression for yourself. In return, we can offer you enthusiastic students, a superb building, and excellent career development. We are a rural 11-18 comprehensive school, with excellent road links and spectacular views over rolling hills.
The fixed term post is open to part time or full time, and is starting from January 2026 until August 2026, with the opportunity of review at the end of the fixed term. Please complete an application form, including a supporting statement or covering letter outlining how your qualities and experiences have prepared you for this role. The closing date for applications is 09:00am Wednesday 24th September, and interviews will be held the following week. We may interview suitable candidates throughout the advertised period and reserve the right to close the vacancy early and appoint before the deadline if we receive sufficient applications. You are encouraged to apply without delay, and we are looking forward to hearing from you!
Responsibilities
* Teach in all Design Technology areas at Key Stage 3 and up to KS5 in Product Design; deliver the AQA GCSE in Design Technology (6 classes) and the AQA A Level in Design Technology: Product Design at post-16.
* Contribute to the department’s continued development and share good practice within the DT team.
Requirements
* Passionate about the subject with high expectations for students;
* Ambitious and committed to student progression;
* Suitably qualified to teach Design Technology;
* Able to work as part of a team in a specialist DT department;
* Open to part-time or full-time appointment.
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