Design Technology Teacher | Academy Secondary School | Walsall

Subject Area: Design Technology
Location: Walsall
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3KS4 (KS5 available depending on specialism)

Bring Practical Learning to Life

An academy secondary school in Walsall is looking to appoint a committed Design Technology Teacher to join its established Technology department from September. This is a role suited to a teacher who enjoys practical teaching and supporting students as they develop creative and technical skills through hands-on learning.

Design Technology plays an important role within the curriculum with students encouraged to think independently plan effectively and produce high-quality practical outcomes.

What Youll Be Teaching

This role will involve delivering Design Technology lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 supporting students as they work through structured design projects. Depending on your background your teaching may focus on areas such as resistant materials product design or graphics.

You will guide students through each stage of the design process from researching ideas and creating plans through to manufacturing and evaluating finished products. Maintaining safe workshop practices and ensuring equipment is used correctly will be an important responsibility.

Lessons are expected to balance creativity with technical accuracy helping students build both confidence and practical competence.

Your Contribution to the Department

The Technology department values teamwork and resource sharing allowing teachers to collaborate on project ideas and lesson planning. You will be expected to contribute to departmental development and maintain consistent teaching standards.

Key aspects of your role will include:

• Delivering practical Design Technology lessons

• Preparing tools materials and classroom resources

• Teaching safe working procedures in workshop environments

• Assessing student work and providing feedback

• Supporting coursework and project-based learning

• Maintaining an organised and safe workspace

Working Within This School

The academy in Walsall offers a structured and purposeful learning environment where practical subjects are encouraged and valued. Behaviour systems are well established allowing teachers to focus on lesson delivery and student progress.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership and clear expectations. The school encourages professional collaboration and provides opportunities for teachers to develop their subject knowledge and teaching practice.

Students are encouraged to take pride in their work particularly within subjects that involve hands-on learning and creative outcomes.

Who Should Apply

This role would suit a qualified teacher who enjoys working in practical environments and supporting students to complete projects to a high standard.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Design Technology at secondary level

• Confidence managing practical classrooms

• Strong awareness of workshop safety procedures

• Ability to motivate students and maintain clear expectations

Applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers are welcomed.

Application Guidance

If you are ready to take on this Design Technology Teacher role in Walsall please submit your CV to be considered for shortlisting. Interviews will be scheduled with shortlisted applicants ahead of the September start offering the chance to join a supportive Technology department in a well-structured school setting.