DT ECT
Posted 4 days ago
- Weston Super Mare, Somerset
- Permanent
- £31,650 to £49,084 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 24 days
A popular and progressive school in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a creative and dedicated Early Career Teacher of Design & Technology to begin in September 2025. This is an exciting chance to join a forward-thinking department with outstanding facilities and supportive colleagues.
Design & Technology is a valued part of the curriculum here, and the school prides itself on helping students understand real-world applications of design thinking and engineering. You will be part of a team that delivers specialisms including Resistant Materials, Product Design, and Engineering.
What the School Offers:
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A supportive and well-organised DT department with strong technician support
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Access to modern workshops, CAD suites, laser cutters, and 3D printers
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A comprehensive ECT programme with mentoring from experienced colleagues
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Engaged students who enjoy project-based learning
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Collaborative planning time and leadership that values innovation
Main Responsibilities:
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Teach Design & Technology across KS3 and your specialism at KS4
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Develop student understanding of materials, construction, and product design
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Promote creativity and problem-solving through hands-on projects
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Engage fully in school life and extracurricular DT initiatives
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Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop resources and assessments
About You:
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A qualified or trainee DT teacher with QTS status by September 2025
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Confident teaching practical skills in wood, plastics, or metalwork
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A reflective practitioner who values inclusion and pupil progress
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Strong communicator and team player
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DBS checked or willing to complete one
Start your teaching career in a school that truly champions design and innovation. If you’re ready to help shape the next generation of designers and engineers, apply today
Design & Technology is a valued part of the curriculum here, and the school prides itself on helping students understand real-world applications of design thinking and engineering. You will be part of a team that delivers specialisms including Resistant Materials, Product Design, and Engineering.
What the School Offers:
*
A supportive and well-organised DT department with strong technician support
*
Access to modern workshops, CAD suites, laser cutters, and 3D printers
*
A comprehensive ECT programme with mentoring from experienced colleagues
*
Engaged students who enjoy project-based learning
*
Collaborative planning time and leadership that values innovation
Main Responsibilities:
*
Teach Design & Technology across KS3 and your specialism at KS4
*
Develop student understanding of materials, construction, and product design
*
Promote creativity and problem-solving through hands-on projects
*
Engage fully in school life and extracurricular DT initiatives
*
Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop resources and assessments
About You:
*
A qualified or trainee DT teacher with QTS status by September 2025
*
Confident teaching practical skills in wood, plastics, or metalwork
*
A reflective practitioner who values inclusion and pupil progress
*
Strong communicator and team player
*
DBS checked or willing to complete one
Start your teaching career in a school that truly champions design and innovation. If you’re ready to help shape the next generation of designers and engineers, apply today