Design Technology Teacher

Austin Fraser; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education provider is looking for a passionate D&T Teacher to inspire and lead students in Cardiff. This role offers the chance to work across Key Stage 3, 4, and Sixth Form, providing a supportive and engaging learning environment. You will be responsible for lesson planning, classroom management, and delivering the national curriculum. With flexible working hours and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for educators looking to make a meaningful impact in the classroom. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the educational journey of young learners while enjoying professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay, no payroll charges

Flexible working hours

Free training - 9 courses available

Agency worker of the month competition

Golden Ticket draw for £500

Holiday pay - paid weekly

Vetro contributed pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year D&T teaching experience, exceptions for NQTs.
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead Key Stage 3 and 4 classes, preparing lessons and engaging learners.
• Deliver lessons in line with the national curriculum.

Skills

D&T Teaching Experience

Classroom Management

Curriculum Delivery

Lesson Planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Overseas Teacher Qualification

Tools

Enhanced DBS

EWC Registration

Job description

Vetro Education are seeking to recruit a passionate and dedicated D&T Teacher to work in a secondary school in the Cardiff area. The school supports learners in Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form and the school have tasked Vetro with finding a D&T Teacher to take on a role for the entire academic year. The successful D&T Teacher will take on the full role of a Teacher, including planning, marking, parents' evenings, and school events. They will also receive PPA time weekly to plan and prepare.

The role itself is for 5 days per week, teaching Year 7, 8, and 9, as well as GCSE and A-Level classes. This role is for September 2025 and runs for the entire academic year.

Overview:

• Title: D&T Teacher
• Pay: £170 per day minimum
• Location: Cardiff
• Hours: Full time, Long Term - Monday to Friday 830am - 310pm

Benefits for a D&T Teacher

• Weekly pay, and no payroll charges
• Support from an approved Welsh Government Framework Supplier for Wales
• Flexible working hours to suit your needs
• A variety of work in Primary, Secondary, SEN, Nursery, and FE sectors
• Support from an education-led consultant
• Free training - 9 courses available free of charge
• Agency worker of the month competition
• Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
• 24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home
• Holiday pay- paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
• Vetro contributed pension

The role: What you'll be doing as a D&T Teacher

• Lead a classroom of learners - Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form
• Preparing the classroom for lessons and planning schemes of work where required
• Deliver lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Engage learners with both classroom and lab-based activities
• Work in accordance with the school's behaviour management policies

The candidate: What you'll need to be successful as a D&T Teacher

• At least 1 year D&T teaching experience (exceptions made for NQTs)
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status or overseas equivalent
• Registration as a Teacher with the EWC (the Education Workforce Council) - we can help you with this
• References covering the last two years (no gaps)
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

Interested? If you think you're right for this D&T Teacher role, then click the 'apply' button below.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.