Design Technology Teacher

Clarence Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-equipped DT workshops

Professional development opportunities

Pension scheme and generous holiday

Job summary

Clarence Recruitment Limited is seeking a passionate Design Technology Teacher for a thriving secondary school in Leicester. You will deliver high-quality DT lessons across KS3 and KS4, covering Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, CAD/CAM, Graphics or Construction.

The role is an ongoing, full-time opportunity with immediate start, supported by a welcoming leadership team and well-equipped DT workshops.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Degree in Design Technology or related subject.
• Experience teaching Design Technology in a secondary school.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Design Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach specialist areas: Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, CAD/CAM, Graphics, or Construction.
• Plan engaging lessons for all abilities.
• Develop workshop skills and promote safe practices.
• Prepare students for GCSE Design Technology and support exam success.
• Monitor, assess and track progress.
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment.
• Maintain a safe, organised workshop environment.
• Promote creativity, independent learning.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Excellent classroom management

Strong understanding of curriculum

Safeguarding commitment

Creative teaching

Education

Degree in Design Technology / related subject

Job description

Design Technology Teacher

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Salary: £179 - £255 a day

Contract: Ongoing

Start Date: Immediate

Inspire Innovation. Create Future Designers.

Are you a passionate and creative Design Technology Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Leicester? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join a successful secondary school committed to providing students with an engaging, practical, and forward-thinking curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational educator who can bring Design Technology to life and equip students with the skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities needed for future careers in engineering, design, manufacturing, architecture, and technology.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced practitioner, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

• Deliver high-quality Design Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Teach one or more specialist areas including Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, CAD/CAM, Graphics, or Construction.
• Plan engaging lessons that challenge and inspire learners of all abilities.
• Develop students' practical workshop skills while promoting safe working practices.
• Prepare students for GCSE Design Technology and support examination success.
• Monitor, assess, and track student progress effectively.
• Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and stimulating workshop environment.
• Promote creativity, innovation, and independent learning.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Degree in Design Technology, Product Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, or a related subject.
• Experience teaching Design Technology within a secondary school setting.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Strong understanding of the current Design Technology curriculum.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming leadership team.
• Well-equipped DT workshops and specialist teaching facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to excellent training and mentoring programmes.
• A positive and inclusive school culture.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits package.
• Pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Meet Your Consultant

Your dedicated consultant, Alan, brings more than 15 years of experience in the education sector. As a qualified teacher with QTS, he combines detailed knowledge of local schools with first-hand insight into the demands of today's classrooms.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Clarence Recruitment is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults, and patients. All applicants are expected to uphold the same commitment.

Every placement is conditional on satisfactory pre-employment screening. This includes DBS clearance, proof of identity, right-to-work verification, references, qualifications, and any relevant professional registrations.

Checks for education appointments are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. For healthcare and medical roles, our compliance procedures follow Employment Check Standards, CQC requirements, and applicable safeguarding legislation.