Art & Design / DT Teacher (Secondary)

AMA Admin; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education Liverpool is seeking an Art & Design/DT Teacher (Secondary) to deliver engaging lessons across GCSE and KS3-4. You will teach across specialisms such as Product Design, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Textiles, Food, and Art & Design, in Stockport and surrounding areas.

Experience in UK secondary schools is essential, with QTS/QTLS or strong cover experience. The role offers consistent work in Wirral and Liverpool schools, with pathways to long-term placements for the right

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS or strong UK secondary cover experience as an Unqualified Teacher/Instructor.
• Proven experience delivering Art & Design and/or DT in UK secondary schools.
• Strong behaviour management and safeguarding knowledge.
• Up-to-date knowledge of GCSE specifications and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in Art & Design and/or DT aligned to the secondary curriculum.
• Facilitate practical workshop activities, ensuring safe use of tools, materials, and equipment.
• Assess, track, and support student progress at KS3-KS4 (KS5 experience welcome).
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, promoting an inclusive and creative learning environment.
• Contribute to department resources, enrichment, and displays, showcasing student work.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

UK secondary

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Workshops

Education

QTS or UK teaching qualification

Job description

Art & Design / DT Teacher (Secondary)

Location: Stockport

Are you a creative, skilled educator ready to take on the role of Art & Design / Design & Technology Teacher in secondary schools across Greater Mnachester? Milk Education is recruiting a passionate teacher who can inspire students through engaging practical and theory lessons—across specialisms such as Product Design, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Textiles, Food, and Art & Design.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Plan and deliver highquality lessons in Art & Design and/or DT aligned to the secondary curriculum.
• Facilitate practical workshop/studio activities, ensuring safe use of tools, materials, and equipment.
• Assess, track, and support student progress at KS3-KS4 (KS5 experience welcome).
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, promoting an inclusive and creative learning environment.
• Contribute to department resources, enrichment, and displays, showcasing student work.

This is a brilliant opportunity to secure consistent work in supportive Wirraland Liverpool schools, with pathways to longtermfor the right candidate.

Essential Requirements (Please read carefully)

To be considered for this role, relevant experience in UK secondary schools is essential. We cannot progress applications without verifiable UK secondary experience.

You will also need:

• QTS/QTLS (or strong UK secondary cover experience as an Unqualified Teacher/Instructor).
• Proven experience delivering Art & Design and/or DT in UK secondary schools—this is essential.
• Strong behaviour management and safeguarding knowledge.
• Confidence with practical facilities (e.g., workshops/studios) and, where relevant, tools/kit.
• Uptodate knowledge of GCSE specifications and assessment.

Please note again: experience within UK secondary schools is essential for this role and will be referencechecked.

Why Work with Milk Education Liverpool?

When you join Milk Education in this role, you'll benefit from:

• Weekly pay
• Dedicated local consultant support (Liverpool & Wirral schools)
• FREE CPD including behaviour management, safeguarding & subjectspecific upskilling
• A 5star rated agency that prioritises wellbeing, flexibility, and clear communication
• Access to longterm roles, and trusted introductions to local departments

Desirable Specialisms

Experience in one or more of the following will strengthen your application for this role:

• Product Design / Graphics / Resistant Materials / Textiles / Food
• Art & Design (2D/3D, digital media, ceramics, photography)
• Workshop Health & Safety (e.g., using machinery safely; any additional certification welcomed)