Location: Taunton, Somerset
Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS (plus TLR opportunity)
An ambitious and forward-thinking secondary school in Taunton is seeking a creative and visionary Design & Technology Teacher for September 2025. With a focus on sustainability and future-ready skills, this role is ideal for someone eager to develop real-world, industry-relevant DT education in an inclusive and high-achieving environment.
Role highlights:
You'll deliver DT to KS3 and KS4, with scope for KS5 Product Design. You'll design modules covering eco-design, material lifecycle awareness, sustainable construction, and social impact project briefs. You'll also lead students through prototyping, CAD/CAM, and production planning to bring ideas to life.
Key responsibilities:
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Plan and lead engaging lessons rooted in design thinking, prototyping, evaluation, and user-centred design
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Manage workshop safety and machinery use, instilling precision and technique
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Showcase student innovation at public-facing events (e.g. DT fairs, exhibitions, apprenticeship showcases)
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Collaborate with local engineers, makerspaces, and environmental organisations
Ideal candidate:
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DT, Engineering or Product Design degree with QTS
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Proficient with tools, CNC, 3D printing, and CAD software (e.g. Fusion 360, SketchUp)
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Passionate about sustainability, creativity, and employability-based learning
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Excels in guidance, differentiation, and technical upskilling for students
School & Department insights:
The school excels academically and professionally, with a newly refurbished DT bloc equipped for cross-media making. The department fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, reflected in student startup projects and sustainability challenges. The leadership team champions teacher autonomy and innovation.
Benefits:
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Regular CPD in technical education and sustainability
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A departmental budget for materials, workshops, and trips
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Potential TLR for curriculum innovation or enrichment leadership
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Flexible staff policies, wellbeing initiatives, and supportive induction