Location: Taunton
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a passionate Design & Technology Teacher looking for your next permanent opportunity in Taunton?
Would you like to join a well-regarded secondary school with a strong reputation for creativity, innovation, and student engagement?
TeacherActive is working with a respected secondary school in Taunton to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic DT Teacher for a permanent position starting in September. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive department with excellent facilities and a focus on high-quality practical learning.
The role will involve teaching Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4, with the opportunity to teach KS5 depending on experience and specialism.
The ideal candidate will:
Hold QTS (or be due to qualify)
Have experience teaching Design & Technology at secondary level
Be confident delivering one or more DT specialisms (e.g. Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, or Food Technology)
Be able to plan and deliver engaging, practical, and inclusive lessons
Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Be passionate about creativity, innovation, and student achievement
Be a positive and collaborative member of the department
What’s on offer:
A permanent position in a well-regarded secondary school
Supportive leadership and a collaborative DT department
Access to well-equipped workshops and resources
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
A positive and engaging teaching environment
Why work with TeacherActive?
Expert support throughout the application and interview process
A dedicated consultant available to guide you every step of the way
Access to exclusive permanent opportunities within local schools
If you're a DT Teacher looking to secure a permanent role in a thriving Taunton secondary school from September, we would love to hear from you.
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Phone: (phone number removed)
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID verification, and professional references.
TeacherActive prides itself on delivering exceptional service and matching the right teachers with the right schools.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
Salary description
£180.00 - £220.00 per day