Design Technology Teacher

Step Teachers Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive deals

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd is recruiting a Design Technology Teacher to cover a long-term sickness absence at a thriving secondary school in Cambridgeshire. You will teach DT across Key Stages 3 and 4, plan and deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons, and inspire creativity while ensuring a safe, well‑ordered learning environment.

The school operates from high-quality facilities with strong leadership and a passionate staff culture.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching Design Technology in a secondary setting.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design Technology across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons.
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress.
• Maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Skills

DT teaching

Secondary education

Classroom management

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Design Technology Teacher

Full-Time Long-Term Sickness Cover October 2026 Start Available

Our client is a thriving secondary school with a strong reputation for providing a broad and ambitious curriculum. The school is committed to ensuring students achieve their full potential in a positive and supportive learning environment.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the high quality of education, strong leadership, positive behaviour, and excellent opportunities available to pupils.

The school benefits from a collaborative staff culture, supportive leadership team, and well‑resourced teaching facilities.

Duties as a Design Technology Teacher:

• Teach Design Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons
• Inspire creativity, innovation, and technical skills
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Maintain a safe and effective learning environment
• Encourage students to develop confidence and independence
• Contribute positively to the wider school community

Ideal Design Technology Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Design Technology within a secondary setting
• Strong subject knowledge and practical workshop skills
• Excellent classroom management abilities
• Ability to engage and motivate learners of all abilities
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Salary and Benefits

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

• Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.
• Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.