Design Technology Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK seeks a creative Design & Technology Teacher for a full-time temporary role. You will deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4, teaching both practical and theoretical elements. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and strong subject knowledge. This role offers competitive daily pay rates and opportunities to work in well-resourced schools. Apply today to inspire students and further your teaching career.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates (£140–£220)

Access to CPD, training, and safeguarding support

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Recent experience teaching Design & Technology in UK secondary schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach practical and theory elements such as product design, resistant materials, and CAD/CAM.
• Encourage creativity, innovation, and independent thinking.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Design & Technology

Confident with practical classroom and workshop management

Creative and enthusiastic about teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Design & Technology Teacher – Full-Time (Temporary)
Pay: £140–£220 per day (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with one of our secondary schools to recruit a creative and practical Design & Technology Teacher for a full-time, temporary role. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who enjoys hands‑on learning and inspiring students to design, create, and problem‑solve in a workshop and classroom setting ✏️⚙️

The Role:

• Deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 advantageous)
• Teach practical and theory elements such as product design, resistant materials, graphics, or CAD/CAM
• Encourage creativity, innovation, and independent thinking
• Maintain a safe, well‑managed, and inclusive learning environment
• Support the wider DT department as required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge in Design & Technology
• Confident with practical classroom and workshop management
• Creative, organised, and enthusiastic about teaching
• Recent experience teaching DT in UK secondary schools

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay rates (£140–£220)
• Full-time, temporary placement with consistency and support
• A friendly, experienced consultant who understands your needs
• Opportunities to work in well‑resourced and supportive schools
• Access to CPD, training, and safeguarding support

If you’re a passionate Design & Technology Teacher looking for a rewarding role where creativity and practical skills are celebrated, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV and take the next step with Teaching Personnel – the UK’s leading education recruitment agency.

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