Design Technology Teacher

London Teaching Pool, Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational organization is seeking a passionate Design & Technology Teacher for a full-time role starting in September 2025. The position involves delivering engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4, contributing to a dynamic faculty known for its creativity and innovation. The ideal candidate will have QTS and experience in teaching Design & Technology in the UK. The school offers excellent facilities and CPD opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent DT facilities

Supportive staff body

Ongoing CPD

Structured induction programme for ECTs

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Design & Technology in the UK.
• Ability to teach across KS3 and KS4; KS5 is advantageous.
• Passion for teaching and engaging students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach practical and theory-based lessons with confidence.
• Demonstrate effective lesson planning and management.
• Foster creativity and develop pupils' technical skills.

Skills

Engaging lesson delivery

Effective classroom management

Curriculum planning

Fostering creativity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

CAD/CAM equipment

Workshops

Job description

Design & Technology/ Engineering Teacher – September Start
Full-time | Fixed term
Location: Essex
Salary: MPS - UPS

Overview

We are working with a well-resourced and forward-thinking secondary school in Essex, seeking a passionate and skilled Design & Technology Teacher to join their department from September 2025. This is a full-time, fixed term role, open to both experienced teachers and ECTs.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic DT faculty with a strong reputation for creativity, innovation, and student engagement. You will be expected to deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 is a bonus), with specialisms in areas such as resistant materials, product design, or engineering welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 is a bonus).
• Teach practical and theory-based lessons with confidence.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and effective lesson planning.
• Foster creativity and develop technical skills in pupils.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS and have experience teaching Design & Technology in the UK.

The school offers

• Excellent DT facilities, including workshops and CAD/CAM equipment.
• A supportive and collaborative staff body.
• Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities.
• A structured induction programme for ECTs.

How to apply

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity or would like more information, please contact us or send over your CV. Interviews will be arranged promptly for suitable candidates.