Design & Technology Teacher – Secondary Academy In Liverpool (Asap Start)

Design & Technology Teacher - Secondary Academy in Liverpool (ASAP Start) Marchant Recruitment•Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

A creative secondary academy in Liverpool (L postcodes, accessible from City Centre, Sefton, and Knowsley) is seeking an innovative and safety-conscious Design & Technology Teacher to join its technical faculty for an immediate (ASAP) start.

This is a premier opportunity to work within a well-resourced department boasting modern workshop spaces, CAD/CAM suites, and dedicated technical support staff.

Job Overview

The school places high value on design innovation, practical engineering, and technical problem-solving. The successful candidate will teach Design & Technology across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE / Vocational), covering Resistant Materials, Product Design, and CAD/CAM software techniques.

Working alongside experienced DT specialists, you will guide pupils through the complete design cycle- from initial research and 3D modelling to workshop manufacturing and final testing. This is a full-time, ongoing or permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

Teach engaging practical and theoretical Design & Technology lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

Train and supervise students in the safe operation of hand tools, workshop machinery, laser cutters, and 3D printers

Ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards, COSHH regulations, and CLEAPSS/DATA workshop guidelines

Guide Key Stage 4 pupils through their Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) practical coursework portfolios

Serve as a Form Tutor, contributing to the pastoral framework and student tracking within your year group

Manage workshop material inventories and equipment maintenance in collaboration with department technicians

The School & What's on Offer

Creative, forward-thinking secondary academy environment

Competitive salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS

Modern workshop machinery, 3D printers, laser cutters, and CAD/CAM software suites

Full-time role starting ASAP

Convenient Liverpool location with excellent public transport access

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

Honors degree in Design & Technology, Product Design, Industrial Design, or Engineering

Valid certification for machine safety and secondary workshop machinery operation (DATA / CLEAPSS)

Proficiency with digital design software (e.g., 2D Design, Fusion 360, SolidWorks)

An active enhanced DBS on the Update Service

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