Position: Design & Technology Teacher
Location: Worcestershire
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5
Design & Technology Teacher Role in a Rural Secondary School
A welcoming and ambitious Rural Secondary School in Worcestershire is seeking to appoint a creative and committed Design & Technology Teacher to join its successful Technology department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a close-knit school community where strong relationships, high expectations, and a personalised approach to education enable every student to thrive.
The school is proud of its broad and balanced curriculum, with Design & Technology playing a central role in developing students' creativity, resilience, and practical problem-solving skills. Supported by modern workshops and a collaborative department, staff are encouraged to innovate and inspire the next generation of designers, engineers, and makers.
About the Role
The successful candidate will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging lessons that develop creativity, technical knowledge, and practical workshop skills.
Students study an exciting curriculum that includes Product Design, Resistant Materials, engineering principles, sustainable design, and modern manufacturing techniques. You will guide learners through every stage of the design process, encouraging them to research, prototype, manufacture, and evaluate innovative products while developing confidence in practical and theoretical skills.
The role also offers opportunities to contribute to STEM projects, curriculum development, extracurricular clubs, and design competitions that enrich students' learning beyond the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
Teach Design & Technology across KS3, KS4, and KS5
Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons
Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Design & Technology qualifications
Develop students' creativity, technical understanding, and manufacturing skills
Maintain excellent health and safety standards within workshops
Assess student progress and provide constructive, high-quality feedback
Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental improvement
Support STEM initiatives, enrichment activities, and design competitions
The School Environment
This Rural Secondary School offers a supportive and community-focused environment where students are well known by staff and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Small class sizes and strong pastoral care create a positive atmosphere in which students develop confidence, independence, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning.
The Design & Technology department is well resourced with dedicated workshop spaces, CAD/CAM facilities, and modern equipment that support high-quality practical teaching. Staff work closely together, sharing ideas and expertise, while benefiting from excellent professional development opportunities and supportive leadership committed to career progression.
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 technologies and digital manufacturing equipment
Ability to contribute to STEM enrichment and extracurricular activities
A proven track record of securing excellent student outcomes
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Design & Technology Teacher role at a Rural Secondary School in Worcestershire, please submit your CV as soon as possible.
