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A well-regarded secondary school in Sheffield is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Teacher of Design Technology to join its supportive DT faculty. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys practical learning, creative problem-solving and helping pupils develop the confidence and technical skills to design, make and evaluate.
The school has clear routines, consistent behaviour systems and a calm learning culture that supports strong teaching and learning. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, shared planning and a strong focus on progress and high expectations.
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About the Role
As Teacher of Design Technology, you will teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to contribute to KS5 depending on experience and curriculum offer. You will deliver well-structured lessons that develop:
* Secure understanding of the design process: research, ideation, prototyping and evaluation
* Strong practical skills and safe workshop routines
* Confidence with materials, tools and manufacturing processes
* Creativity and problem-solving within structured design briefs
* GCSE success through modelling, deliberate practice and clear exam technique
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The Department
Design Technology is a valued subject within the school, and the department is supportive and collaborative with shared resources and consistent assessment approaches. The team values high expectations for behaviour and safety, strong practical demonstration, and clear routines that help pupils thrive in workshop environments.
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Key Information
* Location: Sheffield
* Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement)
* Contract: Full-time, permanent (or as agreed)
* Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
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What the School is Looking For
* QTS (or equivalent recognised teaching qualification)
* Strong subject knowledge in Design Technology
* High expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement
* A calm, organised approach and strong classroom/workshop practice
* Commitment to workshop safety and positive learning culture
* Willingness to contribute to department planning and wider school life
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How to Apply
If you are a high-quality DT teacher who would thrive in a supportive Sheffield secondary school with clear systems and a strong focus on progress, we welcome your application.
Please submit your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered.