Design Technology (DT) Teacher

Operam Education; West Bedfont; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Horizon Teachers is seeking a Design & Technology Teacher for a secondary school in Surrey for a long-term, full-time role starting September 2026. The position offers MPS1-UPS3 + TLR, with ECTs welcome and bespoke induction.

The school provides a positive environment, opportunities to plan engaging lessons, and a supportive team with ongoing professional development and pastoral involvement.

Qualifications

• A qualified teacher with QTS and a relevant degree.
• Experience teaching Design Technology at KS3 and KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring students.
• Commitment to supporting students' academic and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons.
• Work with an experienced, collaborative team.
• Access professional development and career support.
• Contribute to wider school life, including pastoral roles.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Inspiring students

Commitment to student development

Education

QTS

Relevant degree

Job description

Horizon Teachers are actively seeking a Design & Technology Teacher for a secondary school in Surrey, for a long term position. The ideal candidate will be open to working with students aged from 11-16 across teaching those with mixed ability.

Job Description

Inspiring and motivating the younger generation

Contract and Working Hours

• September 2026 - Full time 5 days a week contract work
• Permanent opportunity for the right candidate
• MPS1-UPS3 + TLR (Size depending on experience)
• ECTs welcome: 1:1 Mentor, bespoke ECT induction, In & out of house training and more

School Environment

• A positive and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to plan and deliver engaging Technology lessons
• Access to an experienced and collaborative team
• Professional development and career support
• Opportunities to contribute to wider school life, including pastoral roles

Requirements

• A qualified teacher with QTS and a relevant degree
• Experience teaching Design Technology at KS3 and KS4
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring students
• Commitment to supporting students' academic and personal development

Recruitment Process

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

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