DT Teacher New

Secondary School – Cambridge
Full-time | Permanent | September 2026

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a high-performing secondary school in central Cambridge to recruit a talented Teacher of Design & Technology.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and collaborative department within a school known for strong academic outcomes, high expectations and a supportive teaching environment.

You will teach Design & Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging and well-structured lessons that inspire creativity, problem-solving and technical understanding.

Working within a strong department, you will benefit from shared planning, curriculum support and subject expertise, enabling you to focus on consistently high-quality teaching.

This is a highly regarded and oversubscribed secondary school, recognised for both academic success and a strong culture of professional collaboration. The school combines a traditional emphasis on academic rigour with a modern, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning.

Staff benefit from:

• A structured and well-resourced curriculum
• A consistent behaviour system that supports learning
• A focus on professional development and continuous improvement
• A collaborative trust network with access to shared expertise and resources

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards
• Experience teaching DT at secondary level
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for the subject
• Commitment to high standards and student progress
• A collaborative approach to working within a team

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and ECTs.

• Competitive salary: £36,400 – £53,040 (higher than national scales)
• Additional planning and professional development time
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
• Access to high-quality teaching resources and subject support
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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