Design & Technology Teacher

Design & Technology Teacher - Secondary - Weymouth

Start Date:

After Easter 2026

Contract:

Full-time, long‑term (potential permanent)
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Location:

Weymouth, Dorset

Are you a passionate and innovative Design & Technology Teacher looking for your next opportunity? A welcoming and high‑achieving secondary school in Weymouth is seeking a committed D&T specialist to join their team after the Easter break.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Design & Technology across Key Stages 3 & 4
• Deliver engaging lessons across specialisms such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Engineering (flexible depending on your strengths)
• Inspire creativity while maintaining high standards of learning and achievement
• Contribute to curriculum development within a supportive department
• Actively participate in the wider school community

• Inclusive, forward‑thinking secondary school with strong leadership
• Excellent facilities and well‑resourced workshops
• Known for supportive staff, good behaviour, and a culture of collaboration
• Easily accessible from surrounding Dorset areas

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of the D&T curriculum
• Ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities
• A creative, hands‑on approach to teaching
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

• A friendly, professional team environment
• Opportunities for CPD and career development
• Long‑term stability with the possibility of a permanent position
• Competitive pay in line with experience

If you're an enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher ready for a fresh challenge after Easter, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV, and our team will be in touch to discuss the role further.

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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.

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