Design Technology Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Design & Technology Teacher for secondary schools in Wellingborough. This full-time position starts in September 2025 and offers opportunities to teach various specialisms. The ideal candidate will have QTS and experience in KS3 and KS4, with potential for KS5. Join a supportive team committed to your career development.

Benefits

Top rates of pay

Extensive CPD opportunities

Supportive team with a dedicated consultant

Opportunities in high-performing schools

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified DT teacher with QTS or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Design & Technology to KS3 and KS4 preferred.
• Strong understanding of Resistant Materials, Graphics, Product Design, or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design & Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Contribute to Key Stage 5 if qualified.
• Deliver engaging and practical lessons.

Skills

Classroom management

Teaching Design & Technology

Curriculum development

Engagement strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Design & Technology Teacher - Secondary School - September Start

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term (with potential for permanent)

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on experience)

About the Role

You will be teaching Design & Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to contribute to Key Stage 5 depending on experience. The department is well-resourced, with a strong focus on delivering practical, creative, and engaging lessons that inspire students to develop their technical and problem-solving skills.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be a qualified DT teacher with QTS (or equivalent)
• Have experience teaching DT to KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)
• Be confident delivering across a range of specialisms such as Resistant Materials, Graphics, Product Design or Engineering
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills and a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning
• Be enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to contribute to wider school life

Why Join Through Tradewind?

• We offer top rates of pay and more CPD than any other agency
• A supportive team with a dedicated consultant working on your behalf
• Opportunities to work in high-performing schools with excellent reputations
• We take pride in understanding your career goals and finding the perfect match

Don't miss this opportunity to take your DT teaching career to the next level in a dynamic and creative environment.

How to Apply

If you're ready for a new challenge and this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV or contact us directly for more information