Design & Technology Teacher | 11–18 Secondary School | Brighton

Position: Design & Technology Teacher
Location: Brighton
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3KS5

A forward-thinking 1118 Secondary School in Brighton is seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher to join its successful Technology department from September. This is a full-time role within a well-regarded school that values creativity innovation and high-quality teaching.

Design & Technology is a popular subject area with students encouraged to develop practical expertise design thinking and problem-solving skills through an ambitious and engaging curriculum.

You will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 delivering engaging lessons that combine creativity with technical precision and practical application.

Students will study areas such as Product Design Resistant Materials engineering principles CAD/CAM and iterative design processes. You will support learners in developing workshop skills technical understanding and confidence in designing and making high-quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level qualifications while contributing to STEM enrichment design competitions and wider departmental initiatives.

• Teach Design & Technology across KS3 KS4 and KS5

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

• Support students with design prototyping and coursework projects

• Maintain safe workshop practices and high standards of organisation

• Assess student work and provide detailed constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support STEM and creative enrichment opportunities

This 1118 Secondary School in Brighton provides a vibrant and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to be ambitious creative and independent.

The Technology department benefits from well-equipped workshops excellent resources strong leadership and a collaborative teaching culture. Staff are supported through ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.

The school places equal importance on academic achievement creativity and personal development.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Design & Technology at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in Product Design Resistant Materials or Engineering

• Excellent classroom and workshop management skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Design & Technology

• Experience using CAD/CAM and modern workshop technologies

• Ability to contribute to STEM enrichment programmes

• Strong track record of improving student outcomes

If you are interested in this Design & Technology Teacher role in an 1118 Secondary School in Brighton starting in September please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.