Design & Technology Teacher

Empowering Learning; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Wales is seeking a dynamic Design & Technology Teacher to inspire students across Secondary Schools and Colleges. This full-time or flexible position involves teaching various disciplines such as Product Design and Food Technology. Ideal candidates are passionate, adaptable, and possess relevant degrees or qualifications. This role offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexibility in role

Access to CPD and training

Ongoing support from consultants

Qualifications

• Ability to teach across multiple DT disciplines.
• Practical understanding of safe working practices.
• Industry experience in design, engineering, construction, or manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach inspiring DT lessons across KS3–KS5.
• Prepare, deliver, and assess practical and theory-based learning.
• Maintain safe working practices within workshops and classrooms.
• Support learners in building technical skills.
• Work collaboratively with departments to support curriculum delivery.

Skills

Passion for Design & Technology

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Adaptability across school settings

Education

Relevant DT/Engineering/Food specialism degree

Teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, PCET)

Job description

Design & Technology Teacher for Secondary Schools & Colleges (Full-Time or Flexible)

Start Date: January
Locations: Secondary Schools and Colleges across South Wales
Rate of Pay: 173 per day

Are you a creative problem-solver who loves bringing ideas to life?

Do you get excited about inspiring young designers, engineers, and innovators of the future?

We're looking for a dynamic and skilled Design & Technology Teacher to work across a range of Secondary Schools and Colleges in South Wales. With flexible and full-time positions available, this role offers the chance to teach in diverse environments while shaping learners' practical and technical skills.

About the Role

As a DT Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons across disciplines such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Electronics, Engineering, or Food Technology (depending on your specialism). You'll help learners develop creativity, precision, and resilience through hands‑on projects and technical problem‑solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach inspiring DT lessons across KS3–KS5
• Prepare, deliver, and assess practical and theory-based learning
• Maintain safe working practices within workshops and classrooms
• Support learners in building technical skills, confidence, and creativity
• Work collaboratively with wider departments to support curriculum delivery
• Uphold behaviour policies and encourage a positive learning environment
• Contribute to whole-school DT and STEM initiatives where required

What We're Looking For

• A passion for Design & Technology and hands‑on learning
• Ability to teach across multiple DT disciplines (specialisms welcome)
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Practical understanding of safe working practices (workshop/food room)
• Adaptability to work across various school and college settings

Requirements for Registration

• Relevant DT/Engineering/Food specialism degree or teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, PCET)
• Industry experience within a design, engineering, construction, or manufacturing setting (advantageous)
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK
• Two professional references covering the last 2 years

Why Join Empowering Learning?

• Competitive daily rate: 173 per day
• Flexible supply, long-term, and full-time roles available
• Access to CPD, training, and professional development
• Ongoing support from dedicated consultants

Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.