Design and Technology Teacher
The Westgate School, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AZ10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Design and technology
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Mon to Fri
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated professional to join our very successful team in this outstanding, all-through school. We are particularly proud of the excellent progress our pupils make and are looking for an outstanding practitioner to join our team. The successful candidate will be a team player and passionate about pupils’ learning and the teaching of Design and Technology.
Key attributes:
- To be passionate about enabling all pupils to make good progress in Technology;
- To be able to support the Subject Leader in reviewing and updating the curriculum and assessment;
- To develop new initiatives and pedagogies which will continue to improve the teaching and learning in Technology;
- To actively participate in our culture of learning from each other and sharing good practice;
- To promote Technology by celebrating pupils’ success and organising enrichment activities.
- To be committed to supporting the school strategy for reading and literacy for learning.
What the school offers its staff
We will provide you with:
- The opportunity for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment;
- The opportunity to work in a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities;
- The support of experienced and highly motivated colleagues across all Key Stages;
- A friendly, welcoming school community;
- Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price;
- Free on-site parking;
- Free use of health and fitness facilities;
- Preferential admission to The Westgate School for employees' children after 2 years of employment.
Further information about the job
Pre-employment checks:
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.
Equalities statement:
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
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How to apply
Job Description and Application forms can be obtained from Teaching Vacancies (westgate.hants.sch.uk) or contact recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk
Closing Date: Friday 13 March at midday
Interview Date: w/c Monday 16 March, date TBC
Commitment to safeguarding
The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with KCSiE recommendations.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Westgate School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1627 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Westgate School website
- Email address
- hr@westgate.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01962 854757
The Westgate School is a vibrant, all-through school setting with excellent facilities in Hampshire's county capital, Winchester.
"The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are
encouraged to aim for excellence" OFSTED report, 2022.
At The Westgate School we provide opportunities for our colleagues for professional development in one of Hampshire’s top schools for progress and attainment. Our values and ethos are based on the fundamental belief that we are a community of learners - adults and pupils alike - in which every individual should be enabled to enjoy learning, develop as a happy and healthy individual who is able to make a unique and positive contribution to society: learning together, achieving excellence.
Arranging a visit to The Westgate School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@westgate.hants.sch.uk.
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