Design & Technology Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,830 - 36,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

CPD Academy access

Thrive training

Flexible opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking Design & Technology teachers for a range of secondary schools across Bradford. Opportunities span full-time, part-time and flexible arrangements, with start dates as soon as possible.

You will inspire students to think differently, solve real-world problems and engage in practical learning, from KS3 to KS4, across a variety of specialist areas including Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, Graphics and Food Technology.

Qualifications

• UK QTS or completing teacher training.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Design & Technology.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• A passion for helping every student reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Teaching engaging Design & Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Bringing practical learning to life through creative, hands-on projects.
• Encouraging students to think independently, innovate and solve problems.
• Creating a positive classroom where curiosity and creativity can thrive.
• Supporting pupils to build confidence alongside technical skills.
• Contributing to enrichment activities, clubs and wider school life where appropriate.
• Maintaining high expectations while creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

UK QTS

Subject knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Design & Technology Teacher

Bradford, West Yorkshire

Competitive daily rates, depending on experience

Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Opportunities Available

Start ASAP

Love seeing ideas become reality?

From the first sketch to the finished product, Design & Technology is all about creativity, innovation and bringing ideas to life.

If you're the kind of teacher who inspires students to think differently, solve real-world problems and get stuck into practical learning, we've got schools that would love to meet you.

We're working with a number of welcoming secondary schools across Bradford looking for passionate Design & Technology Teachers to join their teams. Whether you're an experienced teacher, an Early Career Teacher, or a specialist in Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, Graphics or Food Technology, we'd love to help you find your perfect role.

Why you'll love these opportunities

Every lesson is a chance to spark creativity.

You’ll inspire students to design, create and problem‑solve while developing practical skills they'll carry long beyond the classroom. From workshop projects to innovative design challenges, you'll help pupils discover talents they never knew they had.

What you'll be doing

Teaching engaging Design & Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4

Bringing practical learning to life through creative, hands‑on projects

Encouraging students to think independently, innovate and solve problems

Creating a positive classroom where curiosity and creativity can thrive

Supporting pupils to build confidence alongside technical skills

Contributing to enrichment activities, clubs and wider school life where appropriate

Maintaining high expectations while creating a safe and inclusive learning environment

Who we're looking for

We're looking for teachers who genuinely enjoy inspiring the next generation of designers, engineers and makers.

You’ll have:

• UK QTS or be completing your teacher training
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Design & Technology
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach
• A passion for helping every student reach their potential

Whether you’re just starting your teaching journey or you’re looking for your next exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

We especially want to hear from teachers with experience in:

• Product Design
• Resistant Materials
• Engineering
• Graphics
• Food Technology
• CAD/CAM and practical workshop environments

Why work with Protocol Education?

We know great teachers deserve great support.

When you join Protocol Education, you’ll benefit from:

• Opportunities in a range of fantastic secondary schools across Bradford
• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• A dedicated consultant who’ll take the time to understand what you’re looking for
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training to help you support pupils’ emotional wellbeing
• Flexible, long‑term and permanent opportunities to suit your career goals

Ready to inspire the next generation of creators?

Whether you’re looking for your next permanent role, flexible teaching opportunities or a fresh challenge, we’d love to help you find a school where your creativity can shine.

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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