Teacher of Design Technology

Forest; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A co-educational school in Wokingham is seeking a qualified Teacher of Design Technology. The role involves motivating students across all Key Stages and contributing to a high-expectations culture. With a supportive team, you will enhance the curriculum and drive academic success. The school offers ongoing professional development and a positive working environment. Applications should be submitted via the official application form and the deadline is 23 February 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Free access to facilities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and inspirational qualified Teacher of Design Technology.
• Self-motivated, reflective and creative in problem-solving.
• Ability to motivate and engage students across all Key Stages.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum development driven by a culture of high expectations.
• Enhance students' attainment and learning experience.
• Participate in ongoing personal development and reflective practices.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Inspiring students

Problem-solving

Ability to raise attainment

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Teacher of Design Technology

MPS/UPS - Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience

Start date: September 2026

Due to the school’s rapid growth, we are excited to recruit additional staff. We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational, qualified Teacher of Design Technology. You will be self-motivated, reflective and creative in solving problems and will challenge your practice and seek personal development.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching across all Key Stages. You will have the ability to raise attainment by motivating and engaging students, helping to foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department and the wider school community. Joining our supportive and highly motivated team, you will contribute to our rich and enhanced curriculum model, driven by our school motto, “Aspire to be elite.”

We are a co-educational school starting from September 2024 for Year 7 and September 2025 for year 8 (with boys in Years 9-11) and a co-educational Sixth Form. The school has a newly refurbished subject block and every classroom across the school now has a ViewSonic interactive screen. The school has invested in facilities across the campus, including a new heating system, upgraded technology, new interactive whiteboards, and enhanced sporting facilities; upgraded indoor swimming pool, sports hall, all-weather pitches, MUGA, and a new performance and conditioning centre of excellence, available free to staff. All computer suites were upgraded to Windows 11 this year to improve performance and accessibility. Academically, the school has a positive progress measure and students achieve above national average. The curriculum is clearly mapped and was rated a strong “good” as part of our Ofsted 2021.

To get a glimpse of our vibrant school community and facilities, check out our school video [here], showcasing our students, staff, and the dynamic environment you’ll be a part of.

The Forest School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance being received.

For information, please visit the school website, and to apply please complete the Support Staff Application Form returning it to [e-mail]. CVs will not be accepted.

The Interview Process

If selected, the interview process will test and assess your fulfilment of the requirements for this position. The interview process will include consideration of your suitability to work with children and safeguarding questions.

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviews will be ongoing up to the closing date. The advert may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

The school will complete online searches on shortlisted candidates and reserves the right to do so on receipt of all applications.

Please complete and upload the official Forest School Teaching Staff Application Form. Applications submitted in other formats will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is Monday 23 February 2026 at midday.

It is the normal procedure to request references on shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The Forest School Support and Professional Development

A range of support and professional development opportunities are available at The Forest School through collaboration with local schools and partners. We offer CPD opportunities through National Qualifications. CPD and staff wellbeing are priorities.

• Highly effective behaviour and inclusion system with a centralised detention regime to reduce teacher workload
• Superb CPD including from our Teaching and Learning Team
• OFSTED “good” (June 2021)
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• An active Staff Association and wellbeing team
• Induction programme for ECTs and new staff with a allocated professional mentor
• Comprehensive CPD opportunities with National Qualifications
• Free admission to the school performance and conditioning centre
• Access to child care voucher scheme
• Access to tech and bike schemes

Please note, we may interview as applications are received and reserve the right to appoint on receipt. Submissions from agencies will not be accepted.

We look forward to hearing from you.