Design Technology Teacher

Principal Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a Teacher of Design Technology specializing in Resistance Materials/Woodwork for a secondary school in East London starting January 2026. This role is perfect for passionate educators to engage students across Key Stages 3 to 5. Candidates with QTS are preferred but not required. The position is flexible, accommodating both full-time and part-time applicants. Excellent support and competitive pay rate are provided.

Benefits

Access to long-term and permanent opportunities

Dedicated consultants

Competitive rates of pay and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Design Technology with a focus on resistance materials/woodwork.
• Confident in teaching across secondary and post-16 age ranges.
• Hold QTS preferred; experienced non-QTS teachers encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across KS3, KS4, and KS5.
• Commit to high standards of teaching, learning and student progress.

Skills

Teaching Design Technology

Confidence teaching secondary and post-16

Commitment to high standards

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teacher of Design Technology (Resistance Materials / Woodwork)

East London (E16)

Start Date: January 2026

⏰ Contract: Full-time or Part-time

Principal Education is working in partnership with a secondary school in East London (E16) to recruit a Teacher of Design Technology, specialising in Resistance Materials / Woodwork, for a January 2026 start.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate DT teacher to deliver engaging lessons across KS3, KS4 and KS5 (Years 9-13). The school is open to both full-time and part-time applicants and welcomes interest from experienced teachers without QTS, although QTS is preferred.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience teaching Design Technology with a focus on resistance materials / woodwork
• Be confident teaching across secondary and post-16 age ranges
• Hold QTS (preferred), though experienced non-QTS teachers are encouraged to apply
• Be committed to high standards of teaching, learning and student progress

Why work with Principal Education?

Access to long-term and permanent opportunities

Dedicated consultants who understand the education sector

Competitive rates of pay and ongoing support

To apply:

If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV as soon as possible to be considered for shortlisting.

For more information, contact Principal Education today