Design Technology Teacher

Flourish Education; Coventry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate £174.71-£240.70/day

Holiday pay 12.07%

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training (KCSIE)

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Flourish Education are seeking a Design & Technology Teacher for a secondary school in Coventry. The role runs from September 2026 to July 2027 as a long-term supply post, delivering Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4 and teaching across various DT specialisms as needed.

You will plan engaging practical and theory lessons, maintain safe workshops, and monitor pupil progress while building positive relationships with staff and students. The school emphasises high-quality teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• QTS or ECT status required.
• Strong subject knowledge in Design & Technology.
• Knowledge of KS3 and KS4 National Curriculum.
• Experience delivering practical lessons safely.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate pupils through practical learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver practical and theory-based lessons.
• Teach areas such as resistant materials, textiles and Food Technology.
• Plan lessons for different abilities and learning needs.
• Maintain a safe and well-managed classroom and workshop.
• Manage behaviour effectively.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide regular feedback.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Support the wider aims and expectations of the secondary school.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

KS3/KS4 curriculum knowledge

Practical lessons delivery

Behaviour management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Motivating through practical learning

Education

QTS or ECT status

Job description

Flourish Education are looking for a Design & Technology Teacher to join a secondary school in Coventry. This is a long-term supply position starting in September 2026 and running through to July 2027.

The school is looking for a teacher to deliver Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4. You will be responsible for providing engaging lessons that develop pupils' practical abilities, technical knowledge and understanding of design principles.

The successful candidate will benefit from working within a supportive school environment with a strong focus on teaching and learning. The role may include teaching across a number of DT specialisms depending on your experience.

Job Role

• Teach Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4
• Deliver practical and theory-based lessons
• Teach areas such as resistant materials, textiles and Food Technology
• Plan lessons that cater for different abilities and learning needs
• Maintain a safe and well-managed classroom and workshop environment
• Manage behaviour effectively
• Monitor pupil progress and provide regular feedback
• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Support the wider aims and expectations of the secondary school

Required Skills and Experience

• Design & Technology Teacher, DT Teacher, Food Technology Teacher, Food Tech Teacher, Secondary Teacher, DT ECT, Food ECT or Supply Teacher
• QTS or ECT status
• Strong subject knowledge in Design & Technology
• Knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 National Curriculum
• Experience delivering practical lessons safely
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage and motivate pupils through practical learning

Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:

• Pay from £174.71 to £240.70 per day, which equates to £34,068 to £46,937 based on working 5 days a week for a full school year, dependent on experience (M1-M6)
• Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot if you opt in
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout your registration and while you are working

Location

This Design & Technology Teacher position is based in Coventry and is easily commutable from Earlsdon, Canley, Tile Hill, Allesley and surrounding areas. The school benefits from good transport links across Coventry and the surrounding suburbs.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.