Design & Technology (DT) Teacher – Independent Secondary School – Portsmouth

Marchant Recruitment invites applications for a Design & Technology (DT) Teacher – Independent Secondary School – Portsmouth based at a well-regarded independent secondary school in Hilsea, Portsmouth. This full-time permanent teaching post offers the chance to contribute within a welcoming academic setting from September 2026, with pay set to scale.

About This Position

This Design & Technology (DT) Teacher – Independent Secondary School – Portsmouth opportunity centres on supporting secondary pupils through practical and creative learning at an independent school serving the Hilsea and wider Portsmouth community. The role suits an educator ready to become part of an established teaching team and bring structure to workshop-based and classroom sessions. Candidates searching for Design & Technology (DT) Teacher roles near Hilsea, Portsmouth, or Marchant Recruitment careers will find a permanent full-time timetable on site that begins in September 2026 and rewards according to the established pay scale. No remote working applies; the position is located fully in Hilsea, Portsmouth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver stimulating Design and Technology lessons that cover core secondary disciplines such as resistant materials, product design and related workshop activities
• Create clear schemes of work that meet curriculum requirements and prepare pupils for external assessments and examinations
• Assess student outcomes regularly, record progress and offer targeted feedback that supports academic growth
• Manage a safe, efficient workshop and classroom environment, ensuring equipment is well maintained and health and safety standards are upheld at all times
• Work closely with fellow staff members in the experienced academic team to share resources, moderate standards and promote the subject across the school
• Encourage creativity, problem-solving and independent learning among secondary age pupils in a supportive dynamic setting

Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated professionalism combined with strong organisational ability for planning lessons, tracking resources and meeting deadlines
• Relevant teaching qualification and subject expertise enabling delivery of secondary Design and Technology content
• Knowledge of workshop practices, tool handling and the safe use of materials typical in Design & Technology departments
• Classroom management skills suited to engaging secondary pupils and maintaining positive learning behaviour
• Effective communication with learners, parents and colleagues plus a collaborative attitude within an academic team
• Willingness to uphold high standards expected in an independent secondary school environment near Hilsea, Portsmouth

About Marchant Recruitment

Marchant Recruitment is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

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