Teacher of Design & Technology – Secondary School in Durham (January Start)

A welcoming, community-focused secondary school in Durham, County Durham, is seeking a creative Teacher of Design & Technology to join its technical faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January. Job Overview Design & Technology is a popular, practical subject within this school’s technical offerings and creative pathways. The successful applicant will deliver hands-on workshop manufacturing and digital graphics lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Design & Technology: Graphic Communication / Resistant Materials). Working alongside workshop technicians, you will teach safe machine tool operation, guide pupils through vector-based CAD modeling and laser cutting, and supervise GCSE Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) coursework folders and prototypes. This is a full-time, permanent contract. Key Responsibilities Teach practical workshop manufacturing and digital graphic design lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Supervise the safe operation of workshop machine tools, center lathes, vacuum formers, and laser cutters Guide GCSE candidates through NEA design portfolios, 3D prototypes, and written evaluation records Maintain workshop spaces, machinery guards, extraction systems, and materials inventories safely Assess, track, and report on student progress across design capability and theoretical exam papers Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and personal development Role Overview & Specifications Start Date: January Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract Location: Durham, County Durham Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Design & Technology Candidate Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT) Honors degree in Design & Technology, Graphic Design, Product Design, or related industrial field Valid workshop health and safety certification (DATA / CLEAPSS accredited) Strong classroom management and proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software (SolidWorks, 2D Design, Adobe Illustrator) An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this full-time, permanent DT position in Durham for a January start.