Design Technology Teacher – Independent School near Wells – September 2025 Start
Permanent, Full-Time Role
Strong Emphasis on Innovation, Engineering, and 3D Design
Opportunity for Additional Responsibility for Experienced Candidates
A respected and academically strong independent school near Wells is seeking a Design Technology Teacher to join their growing and well-resourced DT department from September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent post suitable for an experienced teacher or an enthusiastic ECT.
The department is known for its emphasis on sustainable design, innovation, and hands-on making. The successful candidate will teach across KS3–KS5, with opportunities to support student projects involving CAD, product design, 3D printing, and materials science.
Candidate Essentials
*
Relevant degree (Design Technology, Product Design, Engineering)
*
QTS and teaching experience across secondary age groups
*
Confident using CAD/CAM tools such as Fusion 360, AutoCAD, or similar
*
Practical knowledge of resistant materials, electronics, or textiles beneficial
*
Ability to support the school’s ethos of creativity and curiosity
About the School
*
DT suites with laser cutters, CNC routers, 3D printers, and traditional tools
*
Students compete in Young Engineer of the Year and Arkwright Scholarships
*
Strong links with local industries and higher education design programmes
*
Supportive leadership team and investment in STEAM projects
Salary
Highly competitive + possible TLR + annual CPD budget + pension + relocation support