Teacher of Design & Technology
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6a221aa4-0ab6-4d78-bf0c-d32d0fdb38f6 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed Teacher of Design & Technology to join our successful school from September 2026. This is a permanent, full-time position and would suit an ambitious Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner looking to further develop their practice within a supportive and well-resourced department.
The successful candidate will be able to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach at Key Stage 5 depending on experience. The ability to teach one or more of the following subjects is essential:
• Art
• Food Preparation & Nutrition
• Graphic Products
• Product Design
• Photography
A willingness to contribute across the wider Design & Technology curriculum would be advantageous.
The Role
You will:
• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire creativity and independent thinking
• Plan and teach well-structured sequences of learning across KS3 and KS4
• Use assessment effectively to support progress and attainment
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Contribute to curriculum development within the department
Support enrichment opportunities, clubs, exhibitions and wider creative experiences
What the school offers its staff
Our Design & Technology department is a thriving and dynamic area of the school, celebrating outstanding GCSE and A Level results across all Design subjects. We are a vibrant, collaborative team who are passionate about inspiring creativity, developing problem-solving skills and nurturing technical excellence in our students.
The department is exceptionally well-resourced, providing an exciting environment where innovation and practical learning are at the heart of everything we do. Students are encouraged to explore ideas, experiment with materials and technologies, and apply their skills to real-world challenges, preparing them for further study and future careers in design and the creative industries.
We are proud of our supportive team culture and are seeking a colleague who shares our enthusiasm for high-quality teaching, creativity and hands-on learning.
We Offer
• A supportive and inclusive school community
• A strong commitment to professional development and career progression
• Engaged and enthusiastic students
A culture that values creativity and high expectations
Further details about the role
Come and visit us!
Please visit the vacancies section of our website, for details of booking a visit to our school, and also how to apply.
Early applications are encouraged as we may interview before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the deadline, should we find a suitable candidate.
Application Deadline: 31st March 2026 by 9am
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and safety of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed Teacher of Design & Technology to join our successful school from September 2026. This is a permanent, full-time position and would suit an ambitious Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner looking to further develop their practice within a supportive and well-resourced department.
The successful candidate will be able to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach at Key Stage 5 depending on experience. The ability to teach one or more of the following subjects is essential:
• Art
• Food Preparation & Nutrition
• Graphic Products
• Product Design
• Photography
A willingness to contribute across the wider Design & Technology curriculum would be advantageous.
The Role
You will:
• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire creativity and independent thinking
• Plan and teach well-structured sequences of learning across KS3 and KS4
• Use assessment effectively to support progress and attainment
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Contribute to curriculum development within the department
Support enrichment opportunities, clubs, exhibitions and wider creative experiences
What the school offers its staff
Our Design & Technology department is a thriving and dynamic area of the school, celebrating outstanding GCSE and A Level results across all Design subjects. We are a vibrant, collaborative team who are passionate about inspiring creativity, developing problem-solving skills and nurturing technical excellence in our students.
The department is exceptionally well-resourced, providing an exciting environment where innovation and practical learning are at the heart of everything we do. Students are encouraged to explore ideas, experiment with materials and technologies, and apply their skills to real-world challenges, preparing them for further study and future careers in design and the creative industries.
We are proud of our supportive team culture and are seeking a colleague who shares our enthusiasm for high-quality teaching, creativity and hands-on learning.
We Offer
• A supportive and inclusive school community
• A strong commitment to professional development and career progression
• Engaged and enthusiastic students
A culture that values creativity and high expectations
Further details about the role
Come and visit us!
Please visit the vacancies section of our website, for details of booking a visit to our school, and also how to apply.
Early applications are encouraged as we may interview before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the deadline, should we find a suitable candidate.
Application Deadline: 31st March 2026 by 9am
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and safety of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment.