Job Description
Location: Reading, Berkshire\nContract: Full-Time, Permanent\nSalary: MPS/UPS\n\nA vibrant, well-resourced secondary school in Reading is seeking an innovative Design & Technology Teacher to join a passionate and collaborative faculty. The school is committed to delivering a creative curriculum that prioritises sustainability, real-world application, and student independence.\n\nRole Overview:\nYou will teach KS3 and KS4 DT, specialising in Product Design, Resistant Materials, or Food Technology depending on your strengths. The school encourages use of new technologies such as CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and eco-design principles.\n\nKey Duties:\n\n * \n\n Plan and deliver high-quality, practical lessons that engage students of all abilities\n\n * \n\n Guide students through coursework and controlled assessments with clear feedback and support\n\n * \n\n Maintain and enhance workshop safety and resource management\n\n * \n\n Lead student projects, competitions, and clubs, fostering creativity and design thinking\n\n * \n\n Collaborate with cross-curricular teams to integrate DT skills and STEM learning\n\nCandidate Requirements:\n\n * \n\n Degree in DT, Engineering, Food Science, or related field with QTS\n\n * \n\n Experience with modern workshop tools and software\n\n * \n\n Strong organisational and interpersonal skills\n\n * \n\n Passion for sustainable design and technological innovation\n\nSchool Setting:\nThis inclusive school boasts excellent teaching facilities, including dedicated workshops, kitchens, and digital design suites.
Student behaviour and engagement are exemplary, supported by a strong pastoral team and a collaborative senior leadership group.\n\nBenefits:\n\n * \n\n Access to a significant budget for materials and equipment upgrades\n\n * \n\n Opportunities for career progression and leadership roles within the faculty\n\n * \n\n Strong CPD culture with regular training in new technologies and pedagogical methods