Expire in: 17 days
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS1 (ECT Scale)
An exciting opportunity has opened at a progressive and highly regarded secondary school in Taunton for a Design & Technology ECT. The school is seeking a creative and ambitious teacher to join their team from September 2025. Whether your specialism is Product Design, Resistant Materials, Textiles, or Systems & Control, your enthusiasm will be welcomed.
About the School
The school is known for fostering innovation, practical learning, and personal responsibility. It boasts excellent facilities, including modern DT workshops, CAD/CAM resources, and a supportive tech team. The leadership is firmly committed to developing ECTs and has an outstanding track record of nurturing early-career staff.
The DT Department
You’ll join a department with a strong project-based ethos where students design, build, and problem-solve across disciplines. As an ECT, you’ll have the chance to shape exciting schemes of work and inspire the next generation of engineers, designers, and creative thinkers.
What You’ll Do
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Teach DT across KS3 and KS4 with scope to specialise
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Prepare practical resources and lead hands-on lessons
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Foster creativity, resilience, and problem-solving in your students
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Attend DT competitions and contribute to clubs and STEM events
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Receive continuous support through mentoring, CPD, and peer collaboration
Who You Are
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Qualified (or about to qualify) DT teacher with QTS
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Passionate about hands-on learning and cross-curricular design thinking
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Organised, reflective, and committed to making a difference
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