Design & Technology Teacher

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now Limited in Hertfordshire is seeking a Design & Technology Teacher to deliver engaging lessons for older pupils, developing practical skills and creative thinking while upholding high safety standards.

The role offers a UK national pay scale (M1 to UPS3) with salary £35,602–£54,328, depending on experience and progression on the Main Pay Range. The post is full-time and term-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching Design and Technology to older pupils
• Strong knowledge of safe workshop practice

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Design and Technology lessons for older pupils
• Develop pupils technical knowledge, creativity and practical skills
• Adapt teaching to meet a range of learning needs
• Teach safe use of tools, materials and equipment
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback
• Work with departmental colleagues to support continuity of learning

Education

QTS

Experience teaching Design and Technology to older pupils

Strong knowledge of safe workshop practice

Job description

Position: Design & Technology Teacher Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work Start Date: 18/12/2026 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Salary: £35,602 – £54,328 M1 to UPS3 (national teacher pay scales) Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only) Email: [e-mail] Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role

Looking for your next Design Technology Teacher role, with room to develop older pupils creativity and practical confidence? You will teach design thinking, technical knowledge and hands-on work, helping pupils turn ideas into considered outcomes. Your subject expertise can make a clear difference to their progress. As a Design Technology Teacher, you will shape engaging lessons, adapt tasks for different abilities and give feedback that moves learning forward. You will work with colleagues to maintain a safe, purposeful environment for practical work. If you enjoy helping young people think independently and solve design problems, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching Design and Technology to older pupils
• Strong knowledge of safe workshop practice

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Design and Technology lessons for older pupils
• Develop pupils technical knowledge, creativity and practical skills
• Adapt teaching to meet a range of learning needs
• Teach safe use of tools, materials and equipment
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback
• Work with departmental colleagues to support continuity of learning

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Bring the subject knowledge expected of a Design Technology Teacher
• Show confidence in teaching both practical and theoretical work
• Encourage independent thinking and problem-solving
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Maintain a calm, productive learning environment
• Work collaboratively and respond flexibly to pupils needs

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.