Design Technology Teacher

Bright Star Talent Limited; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Star Talent Limited is seeking a Design and Technology Teacher with a strong engineering background to join a secondary school in Thornton, L23. You will deliver engaging engineering-focused lessons and help pupils build practical skills.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, experience teaching engineering, strong subject knowledge, and inclusive teaching. Availability to start ASAP and safeguarding commitment are essential. You will receive support from a Bright Star Talent consultant.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching engineering or engineering focused Design and Technology.
• Strong subject knowledge and confident classroom management.
• A commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting pupils of all abilities.
• Availability to start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons focused on engineering and technical design.
• Develop pupils' understanding of engineering principles, materials and design processes.
• Help pupils build practical skills, develop ideas and evaluate their work.
• Assess progress and adapt lessons to support different learning needs.
• Maintain a safe, organised learning environment during practical activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Subject knowledge

Inclusive teaching

ASAP start

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Bright Star Talent is recruiting a Design and Technology Teacher with a strong engineering background to join a secondary school in Thornton, L23.

This role focuses on engineering and technical design, with no textiles or woodwork teaching. We are looking for someone who can bring the subject to life through practical learning, real world applications and creative problem solving.

The role:

• Deliver engaging lessons focused on engineering and technical design.
• Develop pupils' understanding of engineering principles, materials and design processes.
• Help pupils build practical skills, develop ideas and evaluate their work.
• Assess progress and adapt lessons to support different learning needs.
• Maintain a safe, organised learning environment during practical activities.

We are looking for:

• A qualified teacher with QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching engineering or engineering focused Design and Technology.
• Strong subject knowledge and confident classroom management.
• A commitment to inclusive teaching and supporting pupils of all abilities.
• Availability to start ASAP.

You will receive support from a dedicated Bright Star Talent consultant throughout your placement.

Safeguarding and compliance

Bright Star Talent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, suitable references, identity and right to work checks, and verification of relevant qualifications. Additional checks may be required where applicable