Design Technology

Flourish Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay 12.07% of day rate

Pension contributions

Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in Wolverhampton from October 2026. This part-time position runs until January 2027, delivering practical and engaging lessons while integrating into a welcoming school community.

The role covers KS3 and KS4 across various DT specialisms including materials, resistant materials, textiles, product design, and food preparation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT).
• Recent experience teaching within a UK Secondary School.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach practical and theory-based content across relevant DT disciplines.
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs and abilities of different learners.
• Encourage creativity, problem-solving and independent thinking.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour in classroom and practical settings.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure practical lessons are delivered safely and effectively.
• Build positive relationships with students and colleagues.

Skills

DT Teacher

Design & Technology

Food Technology

Secondary Teacher

Education

QTS or ECT

Job description

Flourish Education is recruiting for a creative and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher to join a supportive Secondary School in Wolverhampton from October 2026. This part-time position will run until January 2027, providing an excellent opportunity to deliver practical and engaging lessons while becoming part of a welcoming school environment.

The school is committed to providing students with opportunities to develop their creativity, problem-solving abilities and practical skills. With a positive approach to teaching and learning, the successful candidate will be supported to deliver high-quality lessons that encourage students to build confidence and achieve their potential.

You will teach Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4, covering a range of practical and theoretical areas depending on your experience and the school's requirements. This could include materials, resistant materials, textiles, product design, food preparation and nutrition.

This role would suit an experienced DT Teacher or suitably qualified ECT who enjoys delivering practical lessons and can create a safe, well-managed and engaging learning environment.

The position is due to start in October 2026 and will be part-time until January 2027.

Job Role

• Deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Teach practical and theory-based content across relevant DT specialisms
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs and abilities of different learners
• Encourage creativity, problem-solving and independent thinking
• Maintain high standards of behaviour in classroom and practical settings
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback
• Ensure practical lessons are delivered safely and effectively
• Build positive relationships with students and colleagues

Required Skills and Experience

• Design & Technology Teacher, DT Teacher, Food Technology Teacher or Secondary Teacher
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT)
• Recent experience teaching within a UK Secondary School
• Strong subject knowledge across relevant DT disciplines
• Good understanding of the KS3 and KS4 curriculum
• Confident delivering practical lessons and maintaining safe working environments
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• A passion for delivering engaging lessons that inspire students

Benefits of working with Flourish Education

• Pay from £174.71 to £240.70 per day, equivalent to £34,068 to £46,937 based on working 5 days a week for a full school year, dependent on experience (M1-M6)
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot if you opt in
• Pension contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout your registration and placement
• Dedicated consultant support

Location

This Design & Technology Teacher position is based in Wolverhampton and is easily commutable from Walsall, Dudley, Bilston, Wednesfield, Telford and surrounding areas. The Secondary School benefits from good transport links, making it accessible by both car and public transport.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.