Design & Technology Teacher High School

We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher to join our high-performing, forward thinking and cohesive department. We are willing to consider full time or part time hours.

Annual salary £32,916 to £51,048 (Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale).

We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the Technology department, and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department.

• To plan and deliver high-quality lessons in Design & Technology through our highly effective schemes of work and lesson resourcing
• To proactively participate in our whole-school CPD programme to continually develop and sharpen your practice, and to take pride in sharing your strong practice with colleagues
• To contribute to whole school activities and events
• To be engaged in the wider curricular offer for students, through being involved in clubs and activities, particularly those in the subject area.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

• Are a high-energy and passionate individual with a clear moral purpose, driven by a desire to improve the life chances of young people
• Are an inspirational and skilled teacher of Design & Technology
• Are committed to improving pedagogical practices
• Are aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Nikki Steele, HR Officer on or email us at

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to:

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:

The closing date for applications is Monday 15 June 2026 at 9am
. We reserve the right to interview exceptional applications prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions.

It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

• Disruption-free learning and a ‘warm-strict’ behaviour system
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
• The opportunity to teach up to A Level
• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies
• Centralised detentions, including homework detentions (you do not need to organise/chase at all)
• No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop
• Professional development that is continuous and based upon national research schools
• A culture of engaged learners – leaving you free to teach high-quality lessons
• Comprehensive induction process with ongoing support from a dedicated induction co-ordinator
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• A school and trust with the scale and structure to maximise opportunities and career progression
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff, e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning, a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• Free and easy on-site parking