Position: Design & Technology Teacher
Location: Brighton
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5
Design & Technology Teaching Role in an 11–18 Secondary School
A forward-thinking 11–18 Secondary School in Brighton is seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher to join its successful Technology department from September. This is a full-time role within a well-regarded school that values creativity, innovation, and high-quality teaching.
Design & Technology is a popular subject area, with students encouraged to develop practical expertise, design thinking, and problem-solving skills through an ambitious and engaging curriculum.
About the Role
You will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging lessons that combine creativity with technical precision and practical application.
Students will study areas such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, engineering principles, CAD/CAM, and iterative design processes. You will support learners in developing workshop skills, technical understanding, and confidence in designing and making high-quality outcomes.
The successful candidate will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level qualifications while contributing to STEM enrichment, design competitions, and wider departmental initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Teach Design & Technology across KS3, KS4, and KS5
Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons
Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations
Support students with design, prototyping, and coursework projects
Maintain safe workshop practices and high standards of organisation
Assess student work and provide detailed, constructive feedback
Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development
Support STEM and creative enrichment opportunities
The School Environment
This 11–18 Secondary School in Brighton provides a vibrant and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to be ambitious, creative, and independent.
The Technology department benefits from well-equipped workshops, excellent resources, strong leadership, and a collaborative teaching culture. Staff are supported through ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.
The school places equal importance on academic achievement, creativity, and personal development.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching Design & Technology at secondary level
Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently
Strong subject knowledge in Product Design, Resistant Materials, or Engineering
Excellent classroom and workshop management skills
Desirable
Experience teaching A-Level Design & Technology
Experience using CAD/CAM and modern workshop technologies
Ability to contribute to STEM enrichment programmes
Strong track record of improving student outcomes
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Design & Technology Teacher role in an 11–18 Secondary School in Brighton starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.
