Design & Technology (DT) Teacher – Modern Secondary School in Taunton
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Job Summary
Are you a creative and highly structured Design & Technology teacher ready to foster technical engineering product design and manufacturing skills in a modern workshop environment This could be an exceptional opportunity to join an expanding heavily funded practical arts department.
Progressive 11 to 18 state secondary school in Taunton (Somerset)
DT Teacher to deliver Product Design CAD/CAM and Workshop safety
Full-time permanent role September start
Our client is seeking a dedicated and technically minded Design & Technology Teacher to join their experienced creative arts and engineering team from September. This is a full-time permanent position ideal for a hands-on practitioner with a passion for timber/polymer fabrication computer-aided design and structural graphics.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality practical lessons across KS3 and KS4 with the opportunity to guide Key Stage 5 Product Design coursework. Key responsibilities include leading safe machinery workshops keeping detailed digital portfolio logs managing materials inventories and ensuring the absolute safety of all active workshop spaces in compliance with DATA safety guidelines.
The Design & Technology department is highly popular and benefits from a dedicated full-time DT technician industrial-grade laser cutters 3D printing labs and traditional fabrication benches.
This thriving state secondary school in Taunton is celebrated for its inclusive community strong vocational pathways and commitment to staff welfare. A forward-thinking senior leadership team actively prioritizes workload balance through collaborative planning schemes and structured support networks. Staff enjoy excellent modern facilities and fully funded paths for technical safety certifications.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification
Proven experience teaching DT up to GCSE level (A-Level experience is highly desirable)
Up-to-date knowledge of workshop health and safety legislation (DATA certification is advantageous)
Strong IT literacy with confidence utilizing CAD/CAM design software
To be considered for this Design & Technology position starting in September please forward your CV as soon as possible.
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