DT Teacher

Location: Oxford Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: MPS/UPS

An excellent, thriving, and highly regarded secondary school in the historic city of Oxford is recruiting a talented and dedicated Design Technology Teacher for a September start. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an institution that prides itself on its commitment to practical learning, fostering creativity, and empowering students to develop essential problem-solving and design skills. Our school holds a strong reputation for academic excellence and for nurturing well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.

Why Join This School?

• Outstanding reputation for Design Technology and practical education: Our DT department is celebrated for its innovative curriculum and for producing students with exceptional design and manufacturing capabilities.
  
  
• Well-resourced workshops and state-of-the-art equipment: We provide excellent facilities, including dedicated workshops for resistant materials, textiles, electronics, and digital design, equipped with modern tools and software to support diverse projects.
  
  
• A highly collaborative and supportive department: You will be joining a team of passionate DT educators who work closely, share creative ideas, and support each other in delivering inspiring and impactful lessons.
  
  
• Leadership that champions creativity and professional autonomy: Our leadership team values the unique contribution of DT to a holistic education, providing teachers with the freedom to innovate and explore new pedagogical approaches.
  
  
• Comprehensive CPD opportunities tailored for practical subjects: We invest in our staff's continuous professional development, offering training in new technologies, materials, and design methodologies to keep our curriculum fresh and relevant.
  
  
• Strong focus on developing transferable skills and preparing students for future careers: We emphasize problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management, preparing students for further education and diverse industries.
  
  The Role:
  
  
• Teach Design Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the exciting possibility of teaching Key Stage 5 (A-Level Product Design, Engineering, or Graphics) for candidates with relevant experience and expertise.
  
  
• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging, and meticulously structured practical and theoretical lessons that inspire creativity, encourage innovation, and develop core design and manufacturing skills in students of all abilities.
  
  
• Contribute actively to the enrichment of DT education through organizing and participating in extracurricular activities such as design clubs, engineering challenges, robotics competitions, and educational visits to design studios or manufacturing sites.
  
  
• Support student progress through effective assessment and constructive feedback on both practical projects and theoretical understanding, carefully monitoring individual development and guiding students towards mastery.
  
  
• Collaborate enthusiastically with colleagues in curriculum planning and departmental development, actively participating in meetings, contributing innovative project ideas, and helping to shape the future of Design Technology education within the school.
  
  The Ideal Candidate:
  
  
• A qualified Design Technology Teacher (QTS or equivalent) with a strong academic and practical background in DT.
  
  
• Possesses excellent subject knowledge across various DT specialisms (e.g., Resistant Materials, Graphics, Textiles, Food, Systems & Control) and an undeniable passion for fostering creativity and practical skills.
  
  
• Committed to inclusive and student-centred teaching practices, ensuring that every student feels confident and capable in developing their design and making abilities.
  
  
• Able to inspire innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking in students of all abilities, guiding them through the design process from concept to creation.
  
  
• Willing to engage fully and enthusiastically in the wider life of the school community, embracing opportunities to contribute to extracurricular programmes and uphold the school’s vibrant ethos and values.
  
  
• Hold an Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one) and be able to provide two satisfactory professional references.
  
  This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive team in a school that truly values the contribution of its staff. If you are committed to shaping young designers and engineers through Design Technology and are looking for a new challenge from September, we invite you to apply today and help us inspire the innovators of tomorrow