Design and Technology Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking a Design and Technology Teacher for secondary schools in Middlesbrough. The role involves delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 in areas like Product Design and Engineering. Ideal candidates should hold QTS and have a passion for hands-on learning. This position offers competitive pay rates and flexible working options, along with ongoing support to help teachers thrive in their roles.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible working options

Ongoing CPD support

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or relevant experience in Design and Technology.
• Confident in teaching Design and Technology across KS3–KS4.
• Passion for hands-on, creative learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Design and Technology lessons.
• Teach subjects like Product Design and Engineering.
• Provide effective classroom cover when needed.

Skills

Engaging lesson delivery

Strong subject knowledge

Classroom management

Differentiation

Enhanced DBS

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

️ Design and Technology Teacher – Secondary (Middlesbrough) ️
Location: Middlesbrough
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Supply / Long-term
Start Date: ASAP

Protocol Education is working with secondary schools across Middlesbrough to recruit a Design and Technology Teacher to deliver engaging and practical lessons across KS3 and KS4. This role is suitable for QTS-qualified teachers, ECTs, and experienced cover supervisors or teaching assistants with strong Design and Technology subject knowledge.

The Role:

• Deliver engaging and well-structured Design and Technology lessons, including practical workshop-based and theory learning.
• Teach areas such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Engineering (specialisms welcomed).
• Provide effective classroom cover when required.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all students.
• Maintain strong behaviour management and a safe, positive learning environment.
• Support students in developing creativity, problem-solving, and practical design skills.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds QTS or has relevant classroom experience in Design and Technology (teachers, cover supervisors, or TA cover).
• Confident teaching Design and Technology across KS3–KS4 (KS5 experience desirable but not essential).
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for hands‑on, creative learning.
• Reliable, adaptable, and proactive.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible working options to suit your availability.
• Ongoing CPD and dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities across a range of supportive secondary schools.

If you’re a Design and Technology specialist looking for teaching or cover opportunities in Middlesbrough, apply today with Protocol Education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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