Design Technology Teacher

TeacherActive; Coxbench; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Design Technology Teacher in Newcastle to cover a maternity leave from 1 October 2026 to 31 August 2027. You will deliver engaging practical and theory lessons, using your subject knowledge to develop pupils' design thinking and technical skills.

We are seeking an enthusiastic educator with QTS in Design Technology, strong classroom management, and a creative approach to teaching. The role offers market leading pay and full-time hours through the assignment.

Qualifications

• QTS with a Design Technology specialism required.
• Strong subject knowledge in Design Technology.
• Experience delivering engaging and challenging Design Technology lessons.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Creative, independent thinking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging practical and theory Design Technology lessons.
• Develop pupils' design thinking and technical skills.
• Guide students to create, evaluate and refine their work.
• Support safeguarding and positive behaviour in the classroom.

Skills

Design Technology knowledge

Lesson delivery

Classroom management

Creativity encouragement

Enthusiastic teaching

Education

QTS with Design Technology specialism

Job description

Design Technology Teacher

Location: Newcastle. Start Date: 1st October 2026. Salary: £160 - £220 per day.

Are you an enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher who can inspire creativity, innovation and practical problem-solving?

Do you have strong Design Technology subject knowledge and a passion for delivering engaging and challenging lessons?

Can you encourage pupils to think independently, take creative risks and take pride in the quality of their work?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a successful secondary school in Newcastle with a thriving and increasingly popular Design Technology department. The department has an ambitious and creative culture, with a strong focus on developing pupils' creativity, craftsmanship, resilience and academic achievement.

The school is looking to take on a Design Technology Teacher on a long-term maternity cover basis from 1st October 2026 until 31st August 2027, subject to the return of the postholder. The successful Design Technology Teacher will deliver engaging practical and theory lessons, using strong subject knowledge to develop pupils' design thinking, technical expertise, problem-solving skills and ability to create, evaluate and refine their work.

The successful Design Technology Teacher will have:

• QTS with a Design Technology specialism
• Strong Design Technology subject knowledge
• Experience delivering engaging and challenging Design Technology lessons
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to encourage creativity, independence and attention to detail
• An enthusiastic, committed and creative approach to teaching

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.