Design Technology Teacher

Step Teachers; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teacher recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a passionate Design Technology Teacher for a full-time maternity cover from February 2026. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons to secondary students and ensure a safe, inclusive classroom environment. Strong subject knowledge, QTS, and experience in secondary education are essential. This role offers competitive salary benefits and access to exclusive deals for teachers.

Benefits

Weekly salary paid through PAYE

Access to discounted high street shopping

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellness services

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Design Technology in secondary settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet individual pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Design Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Monitor pupil progress and prepare students for assessments.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Classroom management

Creativity

Problem-solving skills

Passion for design and engineering

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Design Technology Teacher – Full-time, maternity cover from February 2026

This secondary school offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Staff are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and fostering strong relationships with pupils. Leaders prioritise professional development and ensure that all staff are supported to create engaging and purposeful learning experiences. Pupils benefit from a structured and caring setting that promotes academic success and personal growth.

Duties as Design Technology Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging Design Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching to meet individual needs
• Prepare students for assessments and examinations
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment
• Promote creativity, problem-solving, and practical skills
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the DT curriculum
• Holds QTS and has experience teaching Design Technology in secondary settings
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and classroom management
• Passionate about design, engineering, and innovation
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to whole-school initiatives

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, Devon and Greater Manchester. 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.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. 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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