Design Technology - Skipton

Justteachers Ltd; Skipton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Skipton is seeking a Design Technology teacher for a long-term, full-time role in a secondary school starting September 2026. The school emphasizes practical learning and design projects across resistant materials and product design.

The successful candidate will teach DT across specialisms, supervise workshops, ensure health and safety, manage workshop resources, and showcase student work through exhibitions and projects.

Qualifications

• Previous UK secondary school experience teaching Design Technology.
• Experience working within a workshop environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to teach practical design and manufacturing skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design Technology across specialisms including resistant materials and product design.
• Supervise workshop activities and ensure safe use of machinery and tools.
• Support students through the design, manufacturing, and evaluation process.
• Monitor stock levels and manage specialist workshop resources.
• Showcase student work through exhibitions and project-based learning initiatives.

Skills

Design Technology teaching

Workshop supervision

Design process support

Stock management

Exhibition/project facilitation

Job description

About the role: We have a fantastic opportunity for a Design Technology teacher, who is looking for a long term role in a Secondary school in the Skipton area on a full time basis. The role is set to commence in September 2026, with shortlisting currently underway.

A creative and innovative secondary school is recruiting a Design Technology Teacher to inspire students through practical learning and design projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing technical skills and creativity across the curriculum.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Teaching Design Technology across a range of specialisms including resistant materials and product design
• Supervising workshop activities and ensuring safe use of machinery and tools
• Supporting students through the design, manufacturing, and evaluation process
• Monitoring stock levels and managing specialist workshop resources
• Showcasing student work through exhibitions and project-based learning initiatives

Pre-requisites:

• Previous UK secondary school experience teaching Design Technology
• Experience working within a workshop environment
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Ability to teach practical design and manufacturing skills