Teacher of Design & Technology Basic

About the school

Taunton School is a busy and thriving Senior School. The school aspires to deliver exceptional every day whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, find their exceptional, and be celebrated. Its three cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness.

The role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and well-qualified individual to join the Design and Technology Department in the Senior School. The position is part-time (0.5 FTE) and fixed term from Monday 4 January to Friday 28 May. You will teach Design & Technology across Years 9–13, delivering the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum at Key Stage 4 and Cambridge A-Level and International Baccalaureate programmes in the Sixth form. This position is suitable for Early Career Teachers, for whom Taunton School runs an extensive programme of support.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Design & Technology across Years 9–13
• Deliver the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum at Key Stage 4
• Deliver Cambridge A-Level and International Baccalaureate programmes in the Sixth form

Requirements

• Enthusiastic, committed and well-qualified
• Ability to teach Design & Technology across the specified year groups and curricula

Benefits & package

• Access to a vibrant, popular and exceptionally well-resourced department with modern, innovative equipment
• High levels of student engagement and achievement
• Continued professional development for all teaching staff
• Opportunity to trial exciting new teaching methods whilst maintaining high standards of delivery
• Extensive support programme for Early Career Teachers

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob. As part of the application process, please upload a covering letter addressed to the Head, Mr James Johnson, which summarises your skills and experience and sets out how you meet the specific requirements of the role and how you would thrive in the school context. The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 16 August 2026. Early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received and the vacancy may close early. In-person interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held during the weeks commencing Monday 17 August.