Design Technology Teacher

TeacherActive; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay rates

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme – up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a mainstream secondary school in Middlesbrough to appoint a Design Technology Teacher. The role covers KS3/KS4 with resistance materials, woodwork and art & design, and includes planning, teaching and assessment.

This full-time, long-term position offers immediate start or January 2027, a PAYE payroll, and market-leading daily rates. QTS is required; ECTs welcome. A supportive consultant team and ongoing CPD are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS (ECTs are welcome to apply)
• Experience teaching Design Technology across KS3 / KS3 and KS4 / KS4
• Strong subject knowledge in Resistant Materials, Woodwork and Art & Design
• Experience planning, delivering and marking lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• A positive, adaptable approach with the ability to engage and inspire students

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Resistant Materials, Woodwork and Art & Design
• Plan, prepare, mark and assess lessons in line with the National Curriculum

Skills

Resistant Materials

Woodwork

Art & Design

Classroom Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Design Technology Teacher
Location: Middlesbrough
Start Date: Immediate Start or January 2027
Salary: £165 - £250 per day

Are you a qualified Design Technology Teacher with experience teaching Resistant Materials, Woodwork and Art & Design across KS3 and KS4?

Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to deliver engaging, practical lessons?

Are you a passionate and adaptable teacher who can inspire students to develop their creativity and practical skills?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school based in Middlesbrough, who are looking to appoint a Design Technology Teacher. The school provides education to students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, offering opportunities for students to develop their creative, technical and practical skills through Design Technology.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated Design Technology Teacher on a full-time, long-term basis, with an Immediate Start or January 2027 start date available. The successful Design Technology Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons across Resistant Materials, Woodwork and Art & Design, including full planning, preparation, marking and assessment responsibilities.

The successful Design Technology Teacher will have:

Qualified Teacher Status / QTS (ECTs are also welcome to apply)

Experience teaching Design Technology across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4

Strong subject knowledge in Resistant Materials, Woodwork and Art & Design

Experience planning, delivering and marking lessons in line with the National Curriculum

Excellent classroom management and communication skills

A positive, adaptable approach with the ability to engage and inspire students

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.

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.