Design Technology Teacher

Step Teachers; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative secondary school is seeking a passionate Design and Technology Teacher to inspire students across various disciplines. This role involves delivering practical lessons in Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, and Food Technology. Join a vibrant educational community dedicated to fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. With a commitment to health and safety, you will contribute to curriculum development and extracurricular activities, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. This position offers a supportive environment and exciting opportunities for professional growth starting in September 2025.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

£100 Amazon voucher for referrals

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required for teaching.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for practical learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging DT lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing timely feedback.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Creativity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Design and Technology

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Design and Technology Teacher to join a vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school. The successful candidate will inspire and challenge students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and possibly KS5), delivering engaging and practical lessons across a range of DT disciplines such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Food Technology. This position is available starting September 2025.

Duties as a Design Technology Teacher:

1. Plan and deliver high-quality DT lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
2. Foster creativity, independence, and problem-solving through hands-on learning.
3. Maintain a safe, well-organised workshop and classroom environment.
4. Monitor and assess student progress, providing timely feedback and support.
5. Contribute to curriculum development and extracurricular activities within the DT department.
6. Support the wider life of the school through clubs, events, and enrichment opportunities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A degree or specialism in Design and Technology or a related subject.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for practical learning.
• Experience teaching across a variety of DT disciplines (specialisms welcomed).
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A commitment to health and safety, safeguarding, and inclusion.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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