Design Technology Teacher | Academy | Mansfield

Position: Design Technology Teacher
Location: Mansfield
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3KS4

Practical Teaching Role in a Well-Established Academy

A well-established academy in Mansfield is seeking to appoint a skilled Design Technology Teacher to join its department from September. This role offers the opportunity to deliver practical engaging lessons within a department that values creativity technical knowledge and safe workshop practice.

Design Technology plays an important role within the curriculum helping students develop problem-solving skills and confidence through hands-on learning.

About the Role

You will be responsible for teaching Design Technology across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 guiding students through the design process from initial ideas to finished products. Lessons will include a mixture of design theory and practical workshop activities.

The role will involve preparing students for GCSE Design Technology assessments and supporting them as they develop knowledge of materials tools and safe working practices.

You will work within a collaborative department that shares resources and supports consistent teaching across year groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Design Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Teach core design principles and practical workshop skills

• Guide students through design and manufacturing projects

• Prepare students for GCSE coursework and assessments

• Maintain safe and organised workshop environments

• Monitor student progress and provide feedback

• Support departmental planning and resource preparation

• Promote safe and responsible use of tools and equipment

The School Environment

This academy in Mansfield provides a structured and supportive learning environment with clear expectations for both staff and students. The Design Technology department includes dedicated workshop facilities that support a range of practical learning activities.

Staff benefit from collaborative planning and shared teaching resources helping to maintain consistent standards across the department. Students are encouraged to develop independence and creativity through structured projects.

The leadership team promotes professional development and values strong subject knowledge.

Candidate Requirements

The school is seeking a teacher who is confident delivering practical lessons and maintaining a safe working environment.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Design Technology at secondary level

• Strong knowledge of workshop safety procedures

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4

• Good classroom management skills

• Organised and practical teaching approach

Desirable

• Experience supporting GCSE Design Technology coursework

• Ability to contribute to wider departmental projects

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Design Technology Teacher role in Mansfield starting in September please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.