Product Design Teacher – Secondary School in Bristol April Start!

A forward-thinking and well-regarded secondary school in Bristol is seeking a skilled and creative Product Design Teacher to join its Design & Technology department from April. This is an excellent opportunity for a Product Design specialist who is passionate about practical learning innovation and delivering high-quality outcomes in a well-resourced school environment.

The school places strong emphasis on creativity technical skill development and real-world application and Product Design is a valued and popular subject within the curriculum.

The Role

• Teaching Product Design across KS3 and KS4 with KS5 available depending on experience

• Planning and delivering engaging technically rigorous lessons combining theory and practical application

• Supporting pupils with design projects coursework and portfolio development

• Encouraging innovation problem-solving and independent thinking

• Ensuring high standards of workshop safety and compliance

• Contributing to curriculum development within the Design & Technology department

• Supporting extracurricular design clubs competitions or STEM-related initiatives

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• A degree in Product Design Engineering Industrial Design or a related discipline

• Experience teaching Product Design or resistant materials at KS3 and KS4

• Strong practical workshop knowledge and CAD/CAM experience

• Clear understanding of health & safety in a workshop environment

• High expectations for pupil engagement behaviour and achievement

• A creative organised and forward-thinking teaching approach

School Information

This Bristol secondary school is known for its supportive leadership strong behaviour systems and commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. The Design & Technology department is well equipped collaborative and plays a key role in the schools broader STEM offer.

Staff benefit from a professional working culture engaged pupils and leadership that values both innovation and staff development.

Salary

Paid to scale on MPS / UPS

Application

If you are an experienced or ambitious Product Design Teacher seeking a April start in Bristol please submit your CV outlining your relevant teaching experience and technical expertise.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis due to the upcoming start date. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly to discuss their experience and availability for interview. Early applications are strongly encouraged to ensure full consideration.