Design and Technology Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Stakeford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a versatile Design & Technology Teacher for long-term supply across Northumberland schools. The role involves planning and delivering engaging D&T lessons, covering Food Technology, Resistant Materials, and Textiles. The ideal candidate should have QTS and relevant degree, along with previous teaching experience at GCSE level. This position offers competitive pay from day one, flexible working arrangements, and various perks including a guaranteed pay scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus: 300

Referral Bonus: 100

Weekly pay

Free Education and Training

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Pension enrollment

Free Enhanced DBS reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design and Technology Teacher in the UK at GCSE level.
• Ability to cover various D&T specialisms including Food Technology and Resistant Materials.
• Willingness to obtain a valid and enhanced DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging D&T lessons.
• Ensure safety in workshops and kitchens.
• Manage the classroom environment effectively.
• Contribute to assessment and feedback processes.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Subject expertise in D&T

Health and safety compliance

Education

Degree in Design & Technology, Engineering, or related field

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Design & Technology Teacher – Supply

Location: Various Secondary Schools across Northumberland

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Long-Term Supply / Fixed-Term Contract Options Available

Salary: Roles paying to scale from day one (M1-UPS3)

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, versatile, and highly skilled Design & Technology (D&T) Teacher to join our dedicated supply pool, providing essential long-term cover across our partner secondary schools in the Northumberland area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design and Technology Teacher to make an immediate impact by covering a broad range of D&T specialisms, including:

• Food Technology / Catering
• Resistant Materials / Product Design
• Textiles Technology

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, practical, and theory-based D&T lessons to students across Key Stage 3 (KS3), Key Stage 4 (KS4 - GCSE), and potentially Key Stage 5 (KS5 - A-Level).

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and differentiated D&T lessons across multiple specialisms.
• Ensure the safety and proper use of all equipment and machinery in workshops and kitchens.
• Manage a positive and productive classroom environment, adhering to the school's behaviour policy.
• Contribute to the departmental marking, assessment, and feedback cycles.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations within the practical teaching environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification recognised in the UK.
• A relevant degree in Design & Technology, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.
• Experience as a Design and Technology Teacher in the UK at GCSE level.
• Support disciplines within D&T such as Food Technology, Resistant Materials, Textiles.
• A valid and enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one immediately).
• Right to work in the UK.

Why Join Tradewind?

• Local roles available: Positions available on your doorstep across the whole of Northumberland, perfect for those who rely on public transport.
• Flexible work: Choose when and where you work - perfect for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Permanent opportunities: We can help you secure a permanent teaching role with schools across the North East.
• Long-term roles immediately available: Paying to scale from day one without the need to wait 12 weeks for AWR.
• Sign-on Bonus: 300 if you are currently with another agency.
• Referral Bonus: 100 for every teacher or teaching assistant you refer to us.
• Pension: Enrolled into a pension scheme.
• Free Education and Training via the National College: Monthly CPD, education and training, safeguarding courses to keep your skills sharp and up to date.
• Free Enhanced DBS registered on the update service: We will reimburse the cost of your DBS when applied for through Tradewind Recruitment.
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme: Secure your income for the 2025/26 academic year.
• Exclusive opportunities: Positions that are only available exclusively through Tradewind Recruitment.
• Weekly pay: No waiting around - paid every week.
• Simply Teaching: Positions available with no planning, marking or assessing!