Job Description
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire\nContract Type: Full-Time, Permanent\nSalary: MPS1 (ECT Scale)\n\nAn ambitious and technology-driven secondary school in Portsmouth is looking to appoint a DT ECT with a specialism in Product Design. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a progressive department that values creativity, sustainability, and design thinking.\n\nDT ECT (Product Design) required from September 2025\nModern, high-performing secondary in Portsmouth\nCreative curriculum and excellent workshop facilities\n\nThe Role\nYou will teach across KS3 and KS4, with a focus on Product Design and practical manufacturing processes. The role includes using CAD/CAM tools and traditional workshop skills to support pupils in realising design briefs.
The department is collaborative and continually develops its schemes of work to reflect contemporary practice.\n\nRequirements\n\n * \n\n Relevant degree and PGCE with QTS\n\n * \n\n Strong interest in 3D design, engineering, or architecture\n\n * \n\n Confidence with machinery, materials, and safety procedures\n\n * \n\n Ambition to inspire innovation in students\n\nSchool Overview\nThis well-led school has invested significantly in its DT provision and enjoys strong links with local universities and design industries. Pupils take great pride in their design work, and many go on to further education in engineering or product design.\n\nWhat They Offer\n\n * \n\n Weekly mentoring and dedicated ECT time\n\n * \n\n Exciting projects and design competitions\n\n * \n\n Fully equipped workshops and industry-standard tools\n\n * \n\n Supportive and forward-thinking leadership\n\nApplication Process\nPlease send your CV with a brief statement outlining your experience in and vision for teaching Product Design