Teacher of Design Technology – Engineering Specialism

Purbrook Park School, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5DS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (717)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  A recruitment allowance of up to £5,000 is available for the right candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and creative Teacher of Design Technology to join our Art, Design and Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher with a strong background in Design Technology, Product Design, Engineering or a related discipline. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and delivering our Design Technology provision, including the OCR Cambridge National in Engineering Design (J822) at Key Stage 4.

We are particularly interested in appointing someone who is confident in practical and technical design and who can inspire pupils through high-quality teaching, strong subject knowledge and engaging project work.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience or knowledge of:

• Design Technology and/or Product Design
• Engineering design processes
• CAD/CAM
• Technical and engineering drawing
• Modelling and prototyping
• Workshop-based practical skills
• The use of materials and manufacturing processes
• Supporting pupils to develop, refine and evaluate design ideas

The ability to contribute to our Art & Design provision, including 3D Design, would be a significant advantage.

Previous experience of teaching the OCR Cambridge National in Engineering Design would be desirable but is not essential. We are happy to provide appropriate training and support for a strong Design Technology or Product Design teacher who has the skills and enthusiasm to develop in this area.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is passionate about Design Technology and practical learning
• Has high expectations of all pupils
• Can deliver engaging and challenging lessons
• Is confident teaching a combination of practical, technical and creative skills
• Understands the importance of accurate assessment and high-quality feedback
• Can support pupils to produce work of a consistently high standard
• Is willing to contribute to the continued development of the department
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative team

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs with an appropriate specialist background.

At Purbrook Park School, we are committed to ensuring that pupils experience a broad, ambitious and engaging curriculum. This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to help shape and develop our future provision in Design Technology and Engineering.

What the school offers its staff

Purbrook Park is a happy, friendly and inclusive school, most recently judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in November 2023. We offer a commitment to high quality training and professional development.

For further details, or if you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Kirsty Atiyah by email at katiyah@purbrook.hants.sch.uk, or by telephone on 02392 370351. Details are also available on our school website.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of DT (engineering) Sept26.pdf - 140 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 112 KB (opens in new tab)

About Purbrook Park School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 921 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Purbrook Park School website
• Email address: katiyah@purbrook.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02392370351
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/purbrook-park-school

Purbrook Park is a happy, friendly and inclusive school, most recently judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in November 2023. We offer a commitment to high quality training and professional development.

Arranging a visit to Purbrook Park School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email katiyah@purbrook.hants.sch.uk.

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