Teacher of Design Technology
Pay MPR/UPR
Contract Type: Permanaent, Full (with a second subject) or Part Time
Start Date: September 2026

Job Description:
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and imaginative classroom practitioner, to join our excellent Design and Technology Department. The Design and Technology Department is a dynamic and successful department with a dedicated team who are passionate about their subject and who work collaboratively to deliver Design and Technology in a stimulating and engaging way.

Staffing and structure - The Design and Technology team consists of three teachers and one full time department technician. The Head of Design and Technology has the overview of all initiatives and practices, and teachers are encouraged to plan together and share best practice in order to provide students with the highest quality of lessons.

Accommodation - We have two fully functioning workshops, with a range of metalwork and woodwork machines and equipment. A heat treatment area with sand casting facilities, brazing hearths. A newly refurbished computer suite with 32 networked computers, 2D and 3D computer programs. A laser cutter and three 3D printers which students will use in every year group.

Courses - Students in Year 7, 8 and 9 receive two hours of Design Technology teaching per 10-day cycle and they follow the current National Curriculum. Classes will have up to three projects during the course of the year which will introduce them to a wide variety of materials and production methods. At Key Stage 4, students follow the AQA specification. They receive 6 lessons in a 10-day cycle.

Enrichment activities - We participate in a variety of competitions, both in-house and nationally, including the McLaren Challenge, Design Ventura, Product in a Tin and house competitions. During A2B Days, all students get the opportunity to strengthen or broaden their knowledge of Design and Technology, whilst creating cross-curricular links with Geography, History, Maths and Science. We are always on the look-out for more exciting opportunities.

You are welcome to telephone the school on 01483 716884 for an informal discussion. Application packs can be downloaded from the Woking High School website www.wokinghigh.surrey.sch.uk

If you are interested in this position, please apply as soon as possible as interviews will be held upon receipt of suitable applications.

Woking High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the requirements of KCSIE, all roles are subject to online checks including Social Media. These are carried out by a 3rd party – https://www.sp-index.com/. By applying for this role, you agree to these checks being carried out and your data being processed by SP-Index. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Woking High School is committed to providing all staff with continued professional development to support and develop them in their careers.