Location: Taunton, Somerset Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent Salary: MPS/UPS (plus TLR opportunity)

An ambitious and forward-thinking secondary school in Taunton is seeking a creative and visionary Design & Technology Teacher for September 2025. With a focus on sustainability and future-ready skills, this role is ideal for someone eager to develop real-world, industry-relevant DT education in an inclusive and high-achieving environment.

Role highlights: You'll deliver DT to KS3 and KS4, with scope for KS5 Product Design. You'll design modules covering eco-design, material lifecycle awareness, sustainable construction, and social impact project briefs. You'll also lead students through prototyping, CAD/CAM, and production planning to bring ideas to life.

Key responsibilities:

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Plan and lead engaging lessons rooted in design thinking, prototyping, evaluation, and user-centred design

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Manage workshop safety and machinery use, instilling precision and technique

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Showcase student innovation at public-facing events (e.g. DT fairs, exhibitions, apprenticeship showcases)

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Collaborate with local engineers, makerspaces, and environmental organisations

Ideal candidate:

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DT, Engineering or Product Design degree with QTS

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Proficient with tools, CNC, 3D printing, and CAD software (e.g. Fusion 360, SketchUp)

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Passionate about sustainabi...