Job Type: Full time
Job Location: Braintree
School Setting: Secondary School
Contract Type: Permanent
REF: SSD/191672
Rate: £33,075 - £50,471 per annum
Hours: 8:30–15:30
Start Date: September 2025
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated ECT Technology Teacher to join a secondary school in Braintree. This full-time, permanent role provides a fantastic opportunity for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) to develop their skills in a supportive and forward-thinking school environment.
As an ECT Technology Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and practical lessons in Design and Technology, inspiring students to develop their creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical knowledge. You will be supported by experienced mentors and professional development opportunities, ensuring a strong foundation for your teaching career.
This role is ideal for a newly qualified or early career teacher looking to start their journey in technology education, with access to comprehensive induction support and ongoing training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging and interactive Technology lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
- Teach a range of Design and Technology disciplines, including Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, and Engineering.
- Foster a practical, hands-on learning environment that encourages student creativity.
- Support students in developing technical skills and preparing for GCSE examinations.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the Technology curriculum.
- Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback and individualised support.
- Promote safe working practices in a workshop and classroom setting.
- Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure the welfare of all students.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or ECT status.
- A strong knowledge of the Technology curriculum, including practical applications.
- Experience in a secondary school setting is desirable but not essential.
- A passion for delivering engaging and interactive lessons.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About School Staff Direct
School Staff Direct is a specialist education recruitment agency dedicated to placing outstanding professionals in roles that shape the future of education. We work closely with secondary schools to ensure students receive high-quality teaching and learning experiences in an inclusive and supportive environment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo comprehensive vetting checks in line with our Safeguarding, Recruitment, and Vetting Policy.
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