Teacher of Design & Technology (Timbers Specialist)

Thornden School, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Design and technology, Engineering
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2A - potential 2nd in Design & Technology Department role available.

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 Design & Technology 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 & 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 & 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: Design & Technology , Engineering.
• 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

In return we can offer you:

• 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

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

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.

Additional documents

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

Teacher of D&T (Timbers-2nd HOD) - JD Sep 2026.pdf - 162 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of D&T (Timbers-2nd HOD) - PS Sep 2026.pdf - 146 KB (opens in new tab)

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornden-school-eastleigh

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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