Design Technology Teacher

TeacherActive Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a Design Technology Teacher for a full-time, temporary position at a mainstream secondary school in Levenshulme, Manchester. The role covers KS3 and KS4 with various DT specialisms, and involves planning, delivering, marking and assessing lessons to support pupil progress.

The candidate must have QTS, be able to plan engaging lessons, manage a classroom effectively, and communicate well in a dynamic school environment. The role is on-site with PAYE arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching Design Technology across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Strong subject knowledge in Design Technology.
• Ability to plan, deliver, mark and assess engaging lessons.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Design Technology lessons across KS3/KS4.
• Mark and assess student work and track progress.
• Maintain high expectations for pupil progress.

Skills

DT teaching KS3/KS4

Classroom management

Lesson planning & assessment

Communication skills

Education

QTS

Job description

Design Technology Teacher

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £160 to £250 a day Hours: Full-time Location: M19 1AA Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 7 Oct 2026 Closing date: 6 Nov 2026 Apply for this job

Are you a qualified Design Technology Teacher with experience teaching Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4?

Can you deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons across a range of Design Technology specialisms?

Do you have strong classroom management and the ability to plan, mark and assess effectively?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ mainstream secondary school in Levenshulme. The school is looking for a confident Design Technology Teacher who can contribute positively to the department and support pupils across KS3 and KS4.

The school is looking to appoint a Design Technology Teacher on a full-time, long-term basis, starting after October half term. You will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, with any Design Technology specialism considered, alongside marking, assessment and maintaining high expectations for pupil progress.

The successful Design Technology Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS (essential)
• Experience teaching Design Technology across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4
• Strong subject knowledge in any Design Technology specialism
• The ability to plan, deliver, mark and assess engaging lessons
• Excellent classroom management
• Strong communication skills and an adaptable, enthusiastic approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.