Thornden School would like to appoint an enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher to join our team at Thornden School.  The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual who will be passionate about Design & Technology.  We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career, including Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Within the Technology department at Thornden, we offer a wide range of courses that come under the Technology umbrella. In Key stage 3 students follow modular courses of the key material areas within Design & Technology these include: Food, Graphics, Systems/Engineering, Textiles and Resistant Materials. We are a very popular choice for our students at GCSE level. We offer GCSE Design & Technology in Paper & Boards, Timbers and Textiles, GCSE Engineering and GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition.   The successful candidate will need to be able to teach a wide range of the material areas at Key Stage three, however applications are welcome from candidates who specialise in any of the following: Design & Technology (Timber's specialist) or Engineering at Key Stage 4 GCSE level. 

There is a potential 2^nd in Design & Technology Department role available.  Please state in your application if you wish to be considered for this additional element of 2^nd in Department.

Our school prides itself on fostering a positive, collaborative ethos where staff are well supported and students are ambitious, motivated, and proud of their achievements.

Salary: MPR / UPR (TLR2A for the 2^nd in Department element)

Hours: Full-time (32.44 hrs per week) - please specify if you are interested in the 2^nd in Department role

Contract: Permanent                                               

Responsible to:  Head of Design & Technology

Start date: 1^st September 2026

Closing Date:  Thursday 30^th April 2026

Interview Date: Friday 8^th May 2026

Job Description – please click here

Person Specification  please click here

Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

We warmly welcome ECTs and offer an excellent, structured induction programme to help you thrive in your first teaching role. At Thornden, you will benefit from:

• A dedicated subject mentor with regular protected meeting time
• A reduced timetable and protected CPD/development time
• High quality ECF-aligned training
• Opportunities to observe excellent practice across the department and wider school
• Strong, consistent behaviour systems, enabling you to focus on teaching
• A nurturing, team-based culture that values new teachers and invests in their confidence
• A well-resourced Design & Technology department with shared schemes of work, teaching materials and collaborative planning
• Clear and supportive pathways for career progression within Thornden and across HISP Trust

We are committed to helping you grow into a confident, skilled and fulfilled practitioner.

About the role:

• Deliver high-quality Design & Technology lessons to Key Stage 3 and 4 students
• Support the department in raising and maintaining high standards of student attainment and achievement
• Promote active learning, monitor progress, and be accountable for student progress in Design & Technology
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment, aligned with safeguarding practices
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and participate in departmental activities, including trips and open days.

We are seeking an individual who has:

• A degree in a relevant subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience teaching or training in a comprehensive school setting, covering Key Stages 3 and 4
• Competence in teaching at least one of the following to GCSE level: Design & Technology , Engineering.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding practices, classroom management skills, and the ability to foster a safe learning environment
• Emotional resilience, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset, with excellent communication skills.

In return we can offer you: 

• A positive working environment focused on wellbeing, teamwork and high standards
• Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
• Access to our in‑house Teaching School
• Career pathways through our Teaching School Hubs and Trust-wide leadership development
• Eligibility for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

About Thornden School

Thornden is a popular, oversubscribed school serving Chandler’s Ford and the surrounding area, with around 1,470 students on roll. We have a strong ethos of ambition and high expectations for all. Our students’ achievements extend far beyond the classroom, with many progressing to excel at local colleges and in higher education.

For more details about working at Thornden School click on Thornden School - Recruitment.

About HISP Trust:

HISP MAT is committed to creating excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential.

With a growing family of schools across the region, we are proud to be outward facing and research informed, hosting both a Research School and two Teaching School Hubs.
We also offer exceptional training routes through the Hampshire SCITT Partnership and strong career development pathways for staff at all stages.

How to apply:

Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download and complete our Teaching Staff Application Form.  Please can you detail in your application any other subject areas you are qualified in and if you are also interested in the potential 2nd in Department role.    

Completed applications should be emailed to:
📩 hr@thornden.hants.sch.uk

Please note: CVs will not be accepted. No agency applications.

Internal applicants, please email hr@thornden.hants.sch.uk including in your email how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the role. 

For informal enquiries, contact:
📩 hr@thornden.hants.sch.uk

Safeguarding Statement

The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and other relevant employment checks.
We are committed to equality of opportunity throughout all stages of the recruitment process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.