Design and Technology Teacher Leeds

Protocol Education Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a Design and Technology Teacher to inspire students in Leeds. This role focuses on delivering engaging lessons while fostering a creative learning environment. Flexible full-time or part-time positions are available, offering competitive weekly pay and professional development opportunities through an online CPD Academy.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Thrive training for wellbeing

Opportunities in mainstream and SEND settings

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
• Degree in Design, Engineering, or Technology required.
• Experience teaching secondary level (KS3–KS4; KS5 a bonus) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring D&T lessons that promote critical thinking.
• Plan practical lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to refine the curriculum.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Creativity

Organisation

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Degree in a relevant Design, Engineering, or Technology field

Job description

Design and Technology Teacher – Bring Ideas to Life in Leeds

Location: Leeds
Pay: £700–£1,425 per week (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time or Part-time

Got a knack for turning creativity into capability? Whether it’s CAD, circuits, or crafting the perfect lesson, we’re looking for a Design and Technology Teacher who can make design concepts click and spark big ‘aha!’ moments.

This school in Leeds is ready to welcome an innovative D&T teacher who knows how to get students hands-on, switched-on, and thinking like real designers. Full-time or part-time—we’re flexible if you are.

What You’ll Be Doing:

️ Deliver inspiring D&T lessons that get students designing, building, and thinking critically
Plan engaging, practical lessons aligned with the national curriculum
Track student progress and help them aim higher with targeted feedback
Collaborate with a brilliant teaching team to refine the D&T curriculum
Option to support extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, or competitions? Even better!)
Keep accurate records and ensure a safe learning space that’s inclusive for everyone

What We’re Looking For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Degree in a relevant Design, Engineering, or Technology field
Experience teaching at secondary level (KS3–KS4; KS5 a bonus)
Top-notch communication and classroom management skills
Organised, adaptable, and creative with your approach

Bonus points for:
Coaching qualifications
Experience organising school events or STEM competitions

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella company faff)

• Free access to our online CPD Academy

• A friendly, dedicated consultant who actually listens

• Thrive training—free and ready to boost your wellbeing toolkit

• Roles across mainstream and SEND settings

Ready to design your next chapter?

Apply now or get in touch to chat through the role. And if you’re not yet Thrive trained, we’ll sort that too- it’s a fantastic way to stand out to schools and support student wellbeing.

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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