Design Technology Teacher

TLTP Education; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Essex is seeking a passionate Design & Technology Teacher to join their team from September 2025. This full-time position welcomes both experienced teachers and ECTs. The role involves delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with specialisms in areas like resistant materials, product design, or engineering. The school offers excellent facilities and a supportive staff body.

Benefits

Excellent DT facilities, including workshops

Supportive and collaborative staff

Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities

Structured induction programme for ECTs

Qualifications

• Hold QTS and have experience teaching Design & Technology in the UK.
• Be confident in delivering practical and theory-based lessons.
• Be committed to fostering creativity and technical skills in pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and manage lessons effectively.
• Create an inspiring learning environment.

Skills

Experience in teaching Design & Technology

Strong classroom management skills

Ability to deliver practical lessons

Lesson planning skills

Commitment to fostering creativity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Design & Technology/ Engineering Teacher September Start
Full-time Fixed term
Location: Essex
Salary: MPS - UPS

We are working with a well-resourced and forward-thinking secondary school in Essex, seeking a passionate and skilled Design & Technology Teacher to join their department from September 2025. This is a full-time, fixed term role, open to both experienced teachers and ECTs.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic DT faculty with a strong reputation for creativity, innovation, and student engagement. You will be expected to deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 is a bonus), with specialisms in areas such as resistant materials, product design, or engineering welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Hold QTS and have experience teaching DT in the UK
• Be confident in delivering practical and theory-based lessons
• Have strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
• Be committed to fostering creativity and technical skills in pupils

The school offers

• Excellent DT facilities, including workshops and CAD/CAM equipment
• A supportive and collaborative staff body
• Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities
• A structured induction programme for ECTs

How to apply

If you\'re interested in this exciting opportunity or would like more information, please don\'t hesitate to get in touch or send over your CV. Interviews will be arranged promptly for suitable candidates.