Design Technology Teacher | Mainstream Academy |Derby

CORE PURPOSE We require an innovative, highly skilled Design and Technology (DT) Teacher to deliver outstanding product design, systems, and materials instruction across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Operating within a progressive mainstream academy framework, the successful candidate will facilitate a structured, project-led curriculum designed to foster deep technical drawing capability, spatial reasoning, and confident tool and CAD/CAM fabrication skills, preparing all pupils thoroughly for terminal GCSE Design and Technology public examinations and portfolio moderations. THE SCHOOL Our academy operates as an ambitious, inclusive mainstream secondary school dedicated to high academic standards and cultivating a strong sense of community responsibility. The campus features modern, technology-rich design workshops equipped with traditional woodworking machinery alongside advanced 3D printers and laser cutters. Our behavior management framework is built upon clear expectations, consistent routines, and mutual respect, maintaining a calm, highly purposeful workshop environment that allows pupils to confidently engage in practical fabrication and independent design research. KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS Project-Led Technical Instruction: Plan, resource, and deliver high-quality design and technology lessons across all attainment pathways, embedding consistent practical projects to demystify material properties, electronics, and mechanisms. CAD/CAM & Digital Innovation: Train students extensively in modern industry software (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) techniques, bridging traditional manufacturing craftsmanship with cutting-edge digital production. Rigorous Workshop Safety Leadership: Manage busy school workshop spaces with flawless adherence to Health and Safety executive guidelines (including DATA training standards), teaching safe tool handling, machine operation, and material preparation. GCSE Portfolio Tracking: Guide Year 11 cohorts systematically through the demands of Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) portfolios and terminal written papers, meticulously tracking design folders to ensure comprehensive evidence of research, development, and testing. Community Pastoral Care: Fulfill full form tutor responsibilities within an established year group structure, managing daily registration, delivering pastoral curriculum units, and maintaining proactive, supportive communication with families. PROFILE REQUIREMENTS Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent teaching credential, paired with a strong honours degree in Product Design, Engineering, Three-Dimensional Design, or a closely related technical discipline. Pedagogical Capability: A proven track record or clear capacity to deliver strong progress metrics and exceptional practical outcomes in terminal public GCSE Design and Technology examinations through structured, explicit technical pedagogy. Inclusive Mindset: An unwavering commitment to comprehensive education, demonstrating the patience, clarity, and adaptability required to inspire, challenge, and support pupils of all practical abilities. REGIONAL CONTEXT Aerospace Heritage & Advanced Engineering Hub: Based in the pioneering industrial city of Derby, the school capitalizes on a unique regional identity dominated by world-class advanced engineering, aerospace, and rail industries, including global giants like Rolls-Royce and Toyota UK. This local context provides rich, real-world links for mechanisms, materials science, and structural design modules, connecting classroom design and technology straight to local high-tech manufacturing infrastructure and global engineering innovation. Connectivity & Infrastructure: The campus benefits from exceptional East Midlands transport infrastructure, offering straightforward road commuting via the A38, A50, and the nearby M1 motorway corridor. Public transit runs seamlessly across the city, utilizing the comprehensive local bus network and Derby Midland railway station, which provides regular, rapid East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry services directly to Nottingham, Leicester, Sheffield, and Birmingham New Street. APPLICATION INTAKE Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.