Design Technology Teacher – Progressive Secondary School inReading

Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale The Role A progressive Secondary School in Reading is seeking a professional, technologically minded, and exceptionally organised Design & Technology Teacher to join their experienced and successful Product Design faculty. This is a premier opportunity to join a heavily funded department where industrial-grade CAD/CAM equipment, timber fabrication workshops, and structural graphics tools are integrated directly into the core curriculum. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional support across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, preparing students for technical excellence in material properties, product engineering, architectural design, and digital manufacturing processes. Key responsibilities include maintaining precise student portfolio tracking logs, constructing multi-tier safety and assessment frameworks, managing workshop material budgets, and ensuring compliance with all educational workshop safety parameters (DATA certification guidelines). You will support seamless communication with parents, regional engineering groups, and external examination boards, ensuring all physical coursework prototypes, safety checklists, and performance metrics are handled securely and professionally. Exceptional time-management and physical safety tracking skills are necessary, as this role requires balancing practical machinery operation with detailed technical theory delivery. School Information This is an 11 to 18 well-established School in Reading with an exceptional reputation for broad curriculum access, technological innovation, and pupil wellbeing. The school serves an ambitious regional community and operates with a welcoming, supportive professional ethos. Pupils are respectful, analytical, and highly engaged in their studies, treating advanced machinery with care and creating a calm, purposeful workshop environment. The faculty boasts premium resources and dedicated design studios. Staff are highly supported by a forward-thinking senior leadership team that prioritizes workload reduction, shared resources, and robust professional development paths. Requirements A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or equivalent) with a specialization in Design & Technology or Product Design Proven experience teaching Design & Technology up to GCSE and A-Level specifications Exceptional knowledge of workshop health and safety legislation (DATA certification is highly desirable) Good IT and data tracking capabilities, including advanced proficiency with CAD/CAM software Ability to work effectively and adaptably as part of a collaborative, busy academic team Application To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.