Design and Technology Teacher

Confidential; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Approved Supplier

Affinity Academy CPD access

Safeguarding training

Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus

Online pay & timesheets portal

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a passionate Design and Technology Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Bolton. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, focusing on resistant materials, textiles, graphics, or electronics, and prepare pupils for GCSE coursework.

You’ll also support learners with practical making skills, maintain safety in workshops, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate with subject and pastoral teams.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Design and Technology in secondary education.
• Strong knowledge of workshop health and safety with a practical approach.
• Ability to teach across Key Stage 3 and 4 and prepare GCSE coursework.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Design and Technology lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Teach practical skills safely in the workshop and design studio, including tools and equipment.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE/A-Level coursework and examinations where applicable.
• Set and mark work, providing constructive feedback to support progress.
• Manage classroom and workshop behaviour to maintain a positive, safe learning environment.
• Track and report on pupil progress and collaborate with subject and pastoral teams.

Skills

Experience teaching Design and Tech

Workshop health and safety

Classroom management

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

ECTs welcome

Tools

Workshop tools & equipment

Job description

Design and Technology Teacher

Secondary School

Start date ASAP
Pay: £160-£290 Per Day

Are you a passionate Design and Technology Teacher looking to make a real difference in a welcoming secondary school?

Monarch Education is recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Design and Technology Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school. You’ll inspire students through hands‑on, creative lessons, develop confidence in design thinking and practical making skills, and support learners in achieving their full potential.

Whether you’re looking for full‑time, part‑time, supply, or long‑term work, this rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people’s creative and practical success and personal development.

The Role

• Plan and deliver high-quality Design and Technology lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4
• Teach practical skills safely in the workshop and design studio, including tools and equipment
• Prepare pupils for GCSE/A-Level coursework and examinations where applicable
• Set and mark work, providing constructive feedback to support progress
• Manage classroom and workshop behaviour to maintain a positive, safe learning environment
• Track and report on pupil progress and collaborate with subject and pastoral teams

Essential Requirements

• Experience teaching Design and Technology (e.g. resistant materials, textiles, graphics, food or electronics)
• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification desirable; ECTs and cover teachers welcome
• Strong knowledge of workshop health and safety, with a creative, practical approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• GCA Approved Supplier
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

Important Information:

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Equal Opportunities – Monarch

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.