At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through hands-on Design & Technology lessons in a creative workshop environment.
- Company: A high-achieving secondary academy in Reading with modern facilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, wellness support, and continuous training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a thriving school focused on staff wellness.
- Why this job: Shape the future of young minds while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification in Design & Technology and experience up to A-Level.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 39000 £ per year.
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
The Role
An oversubscribed Secondary Academy in Reading is seeking a professional, hands-on, and highly organized Design & Technology Teacher to join their experienced creative arts and engineering team. This position is ideal for an educator who loves working in workshop environments and is passionate about product design, CAD/CAM systems, and material manipulation.
The successful candidate will teach across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, guiding students through structural design portfolios, practical woodworking/metalworking fabrication, and automated manufacturing theory. Your day-to-day duties will include leading safe machinery sessions, keeping detailed digital portfolio logs, tracking material inventories, and ensuring the absolute safety of all students in compliance with DATA guidelines.
You will maintain a focused, productive workshop atmosphere where pupils treat technical equipment with respect. Exceptional organizational skills and an eye for safety are essential for managing complex practical rotations.
School Information
This is a thriving 11 to 18 school in Reading known for its modern, heavily resourced practical departments. The DT workshops are equipped with industry-standard 3D printers, laser cutters, and traditional machinery, supported by a full-time, dedicated technician. The academy prioritizes staff wellness and structural efficiency, offering shared resource planning to keep workloads balanced, alongside funded opportunities for continuous technical safety training.
Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a specialization in Design & Technology or a related field
- Proven experience teaching DT up to GCSE and A-Level specifications
- Up-to-date knowledge of workshop health and safety legislation (DATA certification is highly advantageous)
- Good IT literacy, with confidence using CAD/CAM design software
- Excellent communication skills and a highly structured approach to classroom safety
Application
To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.
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