- Salary
- £34k – £53k/yr
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
Description
Design and Technology Teacher
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: £34,069 to £52,835 per annum (MPS/UPS)
Contract: Permanent, full time or part time
Start date: January 2027
Ethos Education is working with a popular, oversubscribed 11 to 16 secondary school near Southampton to appoint a workshop-based Design and Technology Teacher from January 2027. The post is permanent and the school will consider full-time or part-time applicants. Staff turnover is low, behaviour is excellent and the D&T department is a close, well-organised team that genuinely enjoys working together.
About the role
- Teach workshop-based Design and Technology across KS3 and KS4
- Deliver GCSE Design and Technology with a timbers and resistant materials focus
- Teach the KS3 workshop strand, keeping the same classes for the whole year so learning builds consistently
- Benefit from a three-year KS4, giving time to lay strong practical foundations and enrich the GCSE course
- Lead safe, well-managed practical sessions using hand tools, machinery and CAD/CAM
- Contribute to a department of six teachers and two technicians
About you
This DT Teacher role welcomes ECTs and experienced teachers. We would love to hear from you if:
- You hold QTS, or a recognised equivalent such as QTLS
- You have a specialism in timbers, resistant materials or product design
- You are comfortable teaching across the D&T specialisms at KS3
- You are confident with workshop health and safety
- You are student-centred, reflective and collaborative
- You share a commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of young people
What the school offers
- Salary on the Main and Upper Pay Scale: £34,069 to £52,835 per annum, pro rata for part time
- A dedicated D&T suite with three workshops, a textiles room, food rooms and a computer suite
- Centralised schemes of work and a clear marking policy to keep workload manageable
- Strong, personalised CPD
- On-site gym with staff discounts
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
What Ethos offers
- A dedicated consultant who knows Design and Technology recruitment
- Honest insight into the school and department before you apply
- Interview preparation and feedback
- Support all the way through to your first day
Apply now to be considered for this Design and Technology Teacher role near Southampton, starting January 2027.
Ethos Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo a thorough vetting procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.