Design & Technology; Dt Teacher – Progressive Secondary School

Are you a creative and highly structured Design & Technology teacher ready to foster technical engineering and design skills in a modern state secondary environment? This could be an exceptional opportunity to join an expanding, heavily funded practical arts department.

Modern, forward‑thinking 11 to 18 state school based in Reading.

DT Teacher to deliver Product Design, CAD/CAM, and Workshop practices.

Full‑time, permanent role | September start.

Our client is seeking a dedicated and technically minded Design & Technology Teacher to join their experienced creative faculty from September. This is a full‑time, permanent position, ideal for a hands‑on practitioner with a passion for product design, material manipulation, and computational manufacturing.

The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality, practical lessons across KS3 and KS4, with the potential to lead KS5 Product Design coursework. Key responsibilities 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 safety guidelines.

The Design & Technology department is highly popular and benefits from a dedicated, full‑time DT technician, laser cutters, 3D printing suites, and traditional timber and metalwork fabrication benches.

This progressive state secondary school in Reading is celebrated for its inclusive community, strong pastoral care, and commitment to technological innovation. A forward‑thinking senior leadership team prioritises workload reduction through shared lesson planning and structured administrative support. Staff enjoy excellent modern facilities, a supportive peer network, and fully funded pathways for technical safety certifications.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.

Proven experience teaching DT up to GCSE level (A‑Level experience is highly desirable).

Up‑to‑date knowledge of workshop health and safety legislation (DATA certification is advantageous).

Strong IT literacy, with confidence utilising CAD/CAM design software.

To be considered for this Design & Technology position starting in September, please forward your CV as soon as possible.