Design and Technology Teacher – High-Achieving School – Near Bicester (Launton) – September 2025 Start
Location: Launton, Oxfordshire (near Bicester)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS
A forward-thinking secondary school located in Launton, near Bicester, is seeking an inspiring and innovative Design and Technology Teacher to join their thriving Technology department from September 2025. This full-time, permanent position is open to both experienced educators and ambitious ECTs with a passion for product design, engineering, or resistant materials.
The school enjoys a reputation for excellence in the creative and practical subjects and has made significant investment in its workshop facilities and digital design tools. Students at the school enjoy high-quality DT provision, with regular involvement in competitions and hands-on, real-world learning.
What Makes This School Unique:
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Spacious, fully equipped DT workshops and CAD/CAM resources
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Regular collaboration with local industries and STEM businesses
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Excellent CPD and pathways to subject leadership
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Strong culture of creativity, innovation, and independent thinking
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Student-led engineering and enterprise clubs
In Your Role as DT Teacher:
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Deliver lessons across KS3 and KS4 in DT specialisms such as product design, textiles, or engineering
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Encourage creativity, design thinking, and technical excellence
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Engage students with industry-linked projects and real-world problem-solving
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Contribute to curriculum development and extracurricular DT events
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Provide high levels of academic challenge and support to all learners
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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A DT-related degree and QTS
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Excellent subject knowledge in at least one DT specialism
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Enthusiasm for cross-disciplinary STEAM initiatives
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A collaborative approach to department and whole-school involvement
This is an exciting opportunity for a Design and Technology Teacher to make a lasting impact in a school that values creativity, innovation, and academic rigour in equal measure near Bicester