Design & Technology (DT) Teacher | Secondary School | Shrewsbury

Position: Design & Technology (DT) Teacher
Location: Shrewsbury
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3KS5

A well-established secondary school in Shrewsbury is seeking to appoint a Design & Technology (DT) Teacher to join its department from September. This is a full-time role within a supportive and ambitious school that values creativity innovation and high-quality teaching.

Design & Technology is a highly regarded subject within the school with students encouraged to develop technical understanding problem-solving abilities and practical skills through engaging project-based learning.

You will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons that inspire creativity innovation and technical confidence.

Students will explore areas such as Product Design Resistant Materials Engineering Graphics and design processes while developing practical making skills CAD/CAM understanding and evaluative thinking.

You will prepare students for GCSE and post-16 DT qualifications supporting them in building strong practical technical and analytical skills.

You will work collaboratively within a successful DT department committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

• Teach Design & Technology across KS3 KS4 and KS5

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based DT lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and post-16 DT qualifications

• Maintain high standards of workshop health and safety

• Assess student work and provide clear constructive feedback

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support STEM and enrichment opportunities

This secondary school in Shrewsbury provides a structured and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve strong outcomes while developing creativity and practical skills.

The DT department benefits from specialist workshops collaborative planning and a culture focused on innovation creativity and student success.

Leadership supports professional development and values teamwork subject expertise and high-quality teaching.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Design & Technology at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in Design & Technology

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching KS5 DT qualifications

• Specialism in Product Design Resistant Materials Engineering or Graphics

• Experience preparing students for GCSE and post-16 examinations

• Ability to contribute to STEM or enrichment programmes

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