Design and Technology Teacher

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Design & Technology Teacher in Southampton. This full-time role involves delivering engaging lessons across key stages, fostering innovation in students, and managing a stimulating classroom environment. Successful candidates will have QTS and a strong background in D&T disciplines. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible work to suit your lifestyle

Access to professional development and training

Dedicated support from experienced consultants

Qualifications

• QTS with proven experience teaching Design and Technology in UK schools.
• Strong technical and creative knowledge across D&T disciplines.
• Excellent classroom management skills with a passion for inspiring young makers.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and practical Design and Technology lessons across key KS3 and KS4.
• Encourage innovation, hands-on learning, and confidence in design thinking.
• Create a safe, stimulating workshop environment where creativity thrives.
• Adapt lessons to suit different skill levels, materials, and learning styles.

Job description

Full-Time Design & Technology Teacher – Southampton, Hampshire

Innovation begins with imagination — from a spark of an idea to something real, functional, and extraordinary. GSL Education are on the lookout for a Design & Technology Teacher in Southampton, starting immediately or January 2026. This is a full-time role. Permanent contract on offer after a probation period has been completed. School is happy to accept ECT’s and experienced teachers.

Responsibilities of the Design and Technology Teacher

• Deliver engaging and practical Design and Technology lessons across key KS3 and KS4.
• Encourage innovation, hands‑on learning, and confidence in design thinking.
• Create a safe, stimulating workshop environment where creativity thrives.
• Adapt lessons to suit different skill levels, materials, and learning styles.

Requirements

• QTS with proven experience teaching Design and Technology in UK schools.
• Strong technical and creative knowledge across D&T disciplines.
• Excellent classroom management skills with a passion for inspiring young makers.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Why Join GSL Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
• Access to professional development and training.
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role as a Design and Technology Teacher in Southampton, please submit your CV today!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the “Design and Technology Teacher” role, or to be considered, please click “apply now” to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.