Design Technology Teacher
| Posting date: | 23 May 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5PR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 079c2baa-4a2a-4493-ad94-9ee0e0d868a5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Relevant degree (or equivalent)
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach students of all abilities in KS3 and KS4
• Ability to use ICT effectively for classroom teaching and in the production of teaching resources
• Good classroom management skills
• Ability to motivate and form effective relationships with staff and students
• Hardworking and reliable
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines
• Team player
• Willingness to contribute to after school intervention sessions
• Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities
• Has demonstrated successful and effective teaching at KS3 and KS4
• Experience of teaching a range of D&T qualifications at KS4
What the school offers its staff
A unique opportunity has arisen for anambitious and enthusiastic teacher to join our Technology department.
Jarrow School is a thriving 11–16 secondary school committed to providing high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of Respect, Resilience, and Responsibility, preparing students not only for academic success but also for life beyond the classroom.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Design & Technology Teacher, ideally with experience of teaching Engineering or Product Design, to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will teach DT across Key Stages 3 and 4, contributing to a broad and engaging curriculum that develops creativity, technical knowledge, and practical skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ learning and personal development within a collaborative and forward-thinking DT department.
Staff well-being is high priority at Jarrow School and achieving a good work/life balance is an area of real importance to us.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Relevant degree (or equivalent)
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Ability to teach students of all abilities in KS3 and KS4
• Ability to use ICT effectively for classroom teaching and in the production of teaching resources
• Good classroom management skills
• Ability to motivate and form effective relationships with staff and students
• Hardworking and reliable
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines
• Team player
• Willingness to contribute to after school intervention sessions
• Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities
• Has demonstrated successful and effective teaching at KS3 and KS4
• Experience of teaching a range of D&T qualifications at KS4
What the school offers its staff
A unique opportunity has arisen for anambitious and enthusiastic teacher to join our Technology department.
Jarrow School is a thriving 11–16 secondary school committed to providing high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of Respect, Resilience, and Responsibility, preparing students not only for academic success but also for life beyond the classroom.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Design & Technology Teacher, ideally with experience of teaching Engineering or Product Design, to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will teach DT across Key Stages 3 and 4, contributing to a broad and engaging curriculum that develops creativity, technical knowledge, and practical skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ learning and personal development within a collaborative and forward-thinking DT department.
Staff well-being is high priority at Jarrow School and achieving a good work/life balance is an area of real importance to us.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.