Teacher of Design Technology 

Required from January 2027

Full time and temporary in the first instance

The Headteacher and governors are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Design Technology with the ability to teach Product Design, Construction and Engineering, to join our forward thinking and thriving department. 

The successful candidate will have experience in all aspects of core subject knowledge in 

Product Design, Engineering, Electronics, CAD and CAM techniques. The ability to contribute to the delivery of Engineering up to GCSE/Level 3 would be highly desirable. 

The department is very well resourced with modern specialist workshops, their own CAD room, with 25 PCs, a Creative Media design suite with a further 25 PCs and a range CAM and 3D printing machines. Our staff form a hardworking and professional team who have a relentless focus on ensuring all students have a wide ranging and enjoyable experience within the department. Technology is a very popular option choice, where learners are offered Product Design, Engineering and Construction at Key Stage 4 and Engineering at Post-16. Our students achieve outstanding results at all Key stages.

The post may be suitable for a newly qualified teacher with the relevant background or a more experienced member of staff looking to teach in a school that truly values Design & Technology with the opportunity to teach to A level / Level 3. 

Morriston Comprehensive School can offer: - 

• An inclusive school that values all our learners.
• A school built around our principles of Inspire Engage Achieve.
• An aspirational, supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing body;
• A state-of-the-art learning environment;
• Friendly, dedicated and well-trained staff who are committed to doing their best for students every day;
• Innovative teachers, keen to network and take risks with new ideas and strategies;   
• Opportunities to develop and grow your career in an environment that values and supports initiative and a growth mindset;
• A great location, within minutes of junction 45 of the M4.  

The CLOSING DATE for receipt of completed applications is Monday 2nd November 2026 at 9am, with interviews planned for week commencing 9th November 2026.

The successful applicant will be expected to undergo an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencing employment, together with an employee health questionnaire.

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