Position: Design & Technology Teacher
Location: Norwich
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5
DT Teaching Role in an Academy
An ambitious Academy in Norwich is seeking to appoint a creative and technically skilled Design & Technology Teacher to join its successful department from September. This is a full-time role within a forward-thinking school that values innovation, practical learning, and high-quality teaching.
Design & Technology is a popular subject within the school, with students encouraged to develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical understanding through hands-on design and making activities.
About the Role
You will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons that inspire creativity and independence.
Students will explore areas such as product design, resistant materials, engineering principles, CAD/CAM, and iterative design processes while developing strong making, modelling, and evaluative skills.
You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Design & Technology qualifications, supporting high-quality coursework, practical projects, and strong academic outcomes.
You will work collaboratively within a successful DT department while benefiting from well-equipped workshops, modern resources, and a strong focus on student progress.
Key Responsibilities
Teach Design & Technology across KS3, KS4, and KS5
Deliver engaging practical workshop-based lessons
Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level DT qualifications
Support coursework, design projects, and prototyping work
Maintain safe workshop environments and procedures
Assess student work and provide detailed, constructive feedback
Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development
Support STEM and design enrichment opportunities
The School Environment
This Academy in Norwich provides a structured and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The DT department benefits from collaborative planning, strong leadership, and modern workshop facilities, creating an environment where creativity and technical learning can flourish.
Staff are supported through ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression within a growing trust.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching Design & Technology at secondary level
Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently
Strong knowledge of product design, materials, or engineering
Strong classroom and workshop management skills
Desirable
Experience teaching A-Level DT
Experience working in an academy or similar school setting
Ability to contribute to STEM enrichment activities
Experience using CAD/CAM or modern workshop technology
How to Apply
If you are interested in this DT Teacher role in an academy in Norwich starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.
