Teacher of Design & Technology
Thornden School, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Design and technology, Engineering, Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time 1 FTE (32.44 hours per week)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR1 to MPR6 or UPR1 to UPR3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thornden School would like to appoint an enthusiastic Design and Technology Teacher to join our team at Thornden School. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual who will be passionate about Design and Technology. We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career, including Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
Within the Technology department at Thornden, we offer a wide range of courses that come under the Technology umbrella. In Key stage 3 students follow modular courses of the key material areas within Design & Technology these include: Food, Graphics, Systems/Engineering, Textiles and Resistant Materials. We are a very popular choice for our students at GCSE level. We offer GCSE Design & Technology in Paper & Boards, Timbers and Textiles, GCSE Engineering and GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition. The successful candidate will need to be able to teach a wide range of the material areas at Key Stage three, however applications are welcome from candidates who specialise in any of the following: Food Preparation & Nutrition, or Design & Technology at Key Stage 4 GCSE level.
Our school prides itself on fostering a positive, collaborative ethos where staff are well supported and students are ambitious, motivated, and proud of their achievements.
Salary: MPR / UPR
Hours:Full-time (32.44 hrs per week)
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: Head of Design & Technology
Start date: 1st September 2026
Closing Date: Friday 6th February 2026, deadline midday
Interview Date:Monday 2nd March 2026
Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
We warmly welcome ECTs and offer an excellent, structured induction programme to help you thrive in your first teaching role. At Thornden, you will benefit from:
- A dedicated subject mentor with regular protected meeting time
- A reduced timetable and protected CPD/development time
- High quality ECF-aligned training
- Opportunities to observe excellent practice across the department and wider school
- Strong, consistent behaviour systems, enabling you to focus on teaching
- A nurturing, team-based culture that values new teachers and invests in their confidence
- A well-resourced English department with shared schemes of work, teaching materials and collaborative planning
- Clear and supportive pathways for career progression within Thornden and across HISP Trust
We are committed to helping you grow into a confident, skilled and fulfilled practitioner.
About the role:
- Deliver high-quality Design and Technology lessons to Key Stage 3 and 4 students
- Support the department in raising and maintaining high standards of student attainment and achievement
- Promote active learning, monitor progress, and be accountable for student progress in Design and Technology
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment, aligned with safeguarding practices
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and participate in departmental activities, including trips and open days.
We are seeking an individual who has:
- A degree in a relevant subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Proven experience teaching or training in a comprehensive school setting, covering Key Stages 3 and 4
- Competence in teaching at least one of the following to GCSE level: Food Preparation & Nutrition, Design & Technology.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding practices, classroom management skills, and the ability to foster a safe learning environment
Emotional resilience, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset, with excellent communication skills.
What the school offers its staff
- A positive working environment focused on wellbeing, teamwork and high standards
- Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
- Access to our in‑house Teaching School
- Career pathways through our Teaching School Hubs and Trust-wide leadership development
- Eligibility for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and other relevant employment checks.
We are committed to equality of opportunity throughout all stages of the recruitment process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Thornden School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1451 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Thornden School website
- Email address
- hr@thornden.hants.sch.uk
Thornden is a school where staff, students and parents feel valued. We have a warm community spirit that enables individuals to develop their own talents and abilities, whilst taking the opportunity to try something new and different, without the fear of failure. We have superb teachers and support staff, who take pride in their work and their achievements. They have passion for their subject and an enthusiasm in ensuring that all children in their care reach their full potential.
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