DT Teacher Opportunity at a High-Performing School in Bath!
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About the Role
An ambitious and creative Design & Technology Teacher is required to join a forward-thinking and high-performing Bath secondary school. This is a permanent full-time role starting in January 2026 teaching DT across KS3KS5. The role will cover a range of areas including Product Design Resistant Materials Graphics and potentially Food Technology.
This is a superb opportunity for a teacher passionate about innovation creativity and practical learning to join a school that celebrates achievement in both academic and vocational pathways.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach high-quality DT lessons across KS3KS5.
- Promote creativity independence and innovation in students work.
- Support students in developing practical skills and technical confidence.
- Make effective use of CAD/CAM and digital technologies in teaching.
- Contribute to enrichment activities such as design clubs national competitions and exhibitions of student work.
- Play a role in curriculum development and cross-curricular STEM initiatives.
About the School
This Ofsted Good with Outstanding Sixth Form school educates 1350 students with a popular Sixth Form of 350 pupils. Academic outcomes are strong with 73% of students achieving grades 95 at GCSE and A-Level DT consistently producing results above the national average. Many students progress to courses in engineering architecture industrial design and product innovation at top universities.
The DT Department is housed in modern purpose-built workshops and studios with exceptional facilities including:
- 3D printers CNC machines and laser cutters.
- CAD/CAM suites with industry-standard design software.
- Food technology rooms modelled on professional kitchens.
- Dedicated spaces for resistant materials and graphics.
DT is a popular subject at both GCSE and A-Level with large cohorts and high levels of student engagement. The department also has strong partnerships with local businesses and universities giving students real-world experiences through design challenges and collaborative projects.
The school itself is ambitious inclusive and community-focused offering a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Teachers benefit from structured CPD leadership training and strong ECT induction with clear career progression routes available.
Key Benefits
- State-of-the-art DT facilities and workshops.
- Extensive CPD and leadership pathways.
- Supportive and ambitious staff culture.
- Comprehensive mentoring for ECTs.
- Competitive salary (MPS1UPS3).
About You
- Degree in Design & Technology or a related subject.
- PGCE or QTS.
- Ability to teach DT across KS3KS5.
- Enthusiasm for hands-on innovative teaching.
- Commitment to engaging with extracurricular clubs and projects.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Math
- Special Education
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Cordova
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