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Design & Technology ECT
Job Posted: a month ago
Salary: £ 31,650 - 49,084 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Expire in: 16 hours
Job Description
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS1 (Independent Scale) + Full ECT Induction
A leading independent school with a growing reputation for technical innovation is looking for a Design & Technology ECT to join its dynamic DT faculty in September 2025. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated early career teacher looking to specialise in Product Design, Resistant Materials, or Systems & Control within an inspirational teaching environment.
About the School
Known for its forward-thinking curriculum and rich co-curricular provision, this selective school provides the perfect platform for ECTs to thrive. DT plays a central role in the school’s STEM strategy, blending engineering skills with creative flair and enterprise education.
DT Department
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Cutting-edge workshop space with laser cutters, CNC machines, 3D printers, and CAD suite
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Well-organised technician support and stock management system
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Curriculum includes sustainability, engineering design, electronics, and innovation challenges
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Students regularly enter Arkwright, Young Engineer, and design competitions
Your Role
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Deliver engaging and structured DT lessons from KS3 to KS4, with Sixth Form experience possible over time
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Plan practical projects that encourage problem-solving, creativity, and design thinking
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Make full use of digital design, CAD, CAM, and robotics in project work
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Collaborate with STEM colleagues on interdisciplinary projects and school showcases
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Contribute to department displays, co-curricular events, and student competitions
Ideal Candidate
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DT or Engineering-related degree (e.g., Product Design, Industrial Design, Engineering)
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PGCE/SCITT trainee due to receive QTS by July 2025
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Strong interest in using new technologies in the workshop and classroom
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Eager to learn, innovate, and develop your practice in a supportive team
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Willing to engage with students beyond the classroom through STEM clubs and competitions
Why Join?
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Specialist ECT mentor and reduced timetable in your first year
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Teaching in well-resourced workshops with full technician support
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Access to excellent CPD and a community that values creativity and risk-taking
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Opportunities to move into A-Level or leadership within a few yearsBefore You Apply
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