Nat Design Technology Teacher (ECT) – Secondary School Southend-on-Sea

The Headteacher of this welcoming and well-led secondary school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Design Technology Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join a supportive and well-established DT department. This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT looking to begin their teaching career in a school that values practical learning strong routines and high-quality professional development.

The Design Technology department is collaborative and well resourced offering students a broad and engaging curriculum across KS3 and KS4. The school supports a range of DT specialisms including Product Design Resistant Materials Graphics and Food Technology and is open to applicants from all DT backgrounds.

What the school is looking for:

Southend-on-Sea
January Start
Design Technology Teacher ECT
DT across KS3 and KS4
A passionate and motivated trainee or newly qualified teacher
A commitment to developing strong classroom practice
The ability to deliver engaging practical lessons safely and effectively
A willingness to learn reflect and develop professionally
Good organisation communication and workshop management skills

The successful DT ECT will benefit from a structured ECT induction programme mentoring from experienced DT staff reduced timetable where appropriate and access to high-quality CPD. The school places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and ensures that early career teachers feel supported and confident as they develop.

School Information

This is an 1116 secondary school located in Southend-on-Sea known for its supportive leadership team calm learning environment and strong focus on practical subjects. The school values Design Technology as a key subject and invests in maintaining safe well-equipped workshops.

Company Information

Wayman Education is a specialist education recruitment agency recruiting for teaching leadership and support staff roles across the education sector. We recruit for Permanent Temporary and Day-to-Day positions.

Experience and Qualifications

Degree in Design Technology or a related subject
QTS (or due to qualify)

Salary

The salary for this Design Technology ECT position will be paid to scale (MPS).

Application

To be considered for this Design Technology ECT position please submit your application as soon as possible.