Teacher of Design & Technology, Product Design specialism

Wildern School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  5 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (736)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Design and technology
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) MPR/UPT

Teacher of Design & Technology, Product Design specialism job summary

Teacher of Design & Technology, Product Design specialism

January 2027

Fixed Term/Maternity Leave Cover

Fixed-term contract (January - May 2027 or January - July 2027) full-time or a part-time (0.8) arrangement.

Got a passion for turning big ideas into real-world creations? Ready to inspire the next generation of engineers, designers, and innovators? As a centre we are bucking the national trend with more and more students opting to study Design Technology.

Wildern School is looking for a dynamic, creative Design & Technology Teacher to join our powerhouse Technology Department. Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking for your next challenge or an ECT eager to launch your career in a high-performing department, we want to hear from you.

Wildern School is part of the RAISE Education Trust, where each school within the trust follows their own bespoke, resourced and skilfully planned curriculum.

Why choose Wildern?

• Culture first: We aren't just a school; we’re a genuine community where staff feel valued, supported, and heard.
• Curriculum freedom & precision: As part of the RAISE Education Trust, we deliver a bespoke, fully resourced, and expertly planned curriculum tailored to our students.
• Whole-child excellence: Our 2024 Ofsted "Good" rating celebrates not just our strong academic outcomes, but our dedication to character development and rich student experiences.

What makes our Design and Technology special?

• A large, highly supportive team of subject specialists
• Dedicated full-time technician support
• A hugely popular subject with over 120 students opting for GCSE each year
• A strong track record of excellent GCSE results
• A subject that is truly valued and championed by senior leadership
• A well-resourced curriculum with fully equipped, modern workshops
• Small class sizes (maximum of 20 students)
• A dedicated ICT CAD suite, plus 30 additional laptops
• Cutting-edge equipment including 3D printers in every classroom and two laser cutters

Benefits of joining the RAISE Education Trust:

• Make a difference: Shape the futures of children in our community.
• RAISE a Hand day: One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events.
• Two week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term.
• Competitive salary: We offer a highly competitive salary package.
• Supportive community: Be part of a welcoming, supportive, friendly, and sociable team.
• On-Site leisure centre: Enjoy discounted staff membership at our modern on-site Leisure Centre.
• Exceptional CPD: Invest in your future with our high-quality professional development program.
• Career progression: Explore numerous opportunities for career advancement within Wildern School or the Trust.
• Cycle-to-work scheme: Take advantage of our tax-efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme.
• Free parking: Benefit from free and ample on-site parking.
• Excellent transport links: Enjoy convenient access to public transportation.
• Teachers' pension scheme: Secure your future with enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Calling All ECTs!

We warmly welcome applications from experienced staff or ECTs. We offer a bespoke school-led ECT programme, providing comprehensive support and guidance to help you thrive in your teaching career.

Ready to inspire?

If you're a passionate Design & Technology Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive and thriving school, we encourage you to apply! We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs. Join us at Wildern School and ignite a passion for Design & Technology in our students.

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday Thursday 5th November 2026.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wildern Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wildern School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1674 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wildern School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wildern-school

Wildern School is a popular, oversubscribed secondary school situated in the Southampton suburbs. We are a school with significant strength in the CPD of staff, developing our teachers for the next stage of their careers. All students and staff alike can take advantage of excellent facilities which include a lecture theatre, digital media suites, a recording studio, both PC and Mac Suites, community sports centre and access to a professional theatre.

We are part of the Wildern Academy Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School.

This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues joining us.

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