Design & Technology Teacher

Southampton, Hampshire
Full-time | Permanent / Long-term

This successful all-through school has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted (October 2022), including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership.

Inspectors highlighted that:

• Pupils are happy, feel safe, and enjoy school life
  , demonstrating strong relationships with staff.
• Behaviour is positive, with respectful and inclusive attitudes embedded across the school.
• The curriculum is ambitious, well-structured and engaging
  , enabling pupils to build knowledge step-by-step.
• Leaders are committed to providing high-quality education and have successfully led significant growth and development.

The school ethos is rooted in values of love, belonging and service
, creating a nurturing environment where every student is encouraged to thrive.

With a growing secondary phase and state-of-the-art facilities, this is an excellent time to join a forward-thinking and inclusive school community.

As a Design Technology Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and high-quality DT lessons across Key Stages (ideally KS3–KS4)
• Inspire students to develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical expertise
• Contribute to a well-planned and ambitious curriculum
• Support students of all abilities, including those with additional needs
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school

We are seeking someone who:

• Holds QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching Design Technology (NQTs/ECTs welcome to apply)
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and a passion for DT
• Can create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Is committed to high standards of teaching and student achievement
• Works collaboratively as part of a team

• Opportunity to work in a ‘Good’ rated, forward-thinking school
• Access to modern, purpose-built facilities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team
• Strong focus on professional development and progression
• A welcoming school community built on inclusive values
• Competitive salary in line with experience

If you are an enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher ready to make a difference in a vibrant Southampton school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or contact Teaching Personnel Southampton for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.