Design & Technology Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Thrive training

DBS check provided

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is partnering with a fantastic Leeds secondary school seeking a passionate Design & Technology Teacher for a permanent, full-time role.

Start date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate). The school values creativity, practical learning and student development, with opportunities to teach KS5 where applicable.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Design & Technology in a secondary school.
• Strong classroom management and subject knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Design & Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities for KS5.
• Inspire students through creative, practical learning experiences.
• Teach DT specialisms such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, Graphics, Food Tech, or combinations.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assess, monitor and support student progress.

Skills

DT teaching

Classroom management

Engaging learners

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Leeds
Competitive salary (depending on experience and qualifications)
Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right person)

Ready to inspire the next generation of designers, makers and innovators?

We're working with a fantastic secondary school in Leeds that's looking for a passionate and creative Design & Technology Teacher to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is the kind of school where creativity is celebrated, practical learning is valued, and staff are encouraged to bring lessons to life. If you're passionate about designing engaging learning experiences and helping students develop practical skills they'll use for life, we'd love to hear from you.

The role

As a Design & Technology Teacher, you'll deliver engaging and practical lessons that inspire students to think creatively, solve problems, and develop valuable technical skills.

• Planning and delivering high-quality Design & Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 if applicable
• Inspiring students through creative, practical, and engaging learning experiences
• Teaching your DT specialism, such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, Graphics, Food Technology, or a combination of subjects
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every student can succeed
• Assessing, monitoring, and supporting student progress
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to develop an exciting and innovative curriculum
• Contributing to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities and extracurricular opportunities

What we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Design & Technology within a secondary school
• Strong classroom management and excellent subject knowledge
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and engage learners of all abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, organised, and proactive approach

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly encouraged to apply. The school offers excellent mentoring and support to help you build a successful teaching career.

And if you're Thrive trained, even better. If not, no worries, we can help with that too. Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training, giving you practical strategies to support pupils' emotional wellbeing and helping you build even more confidence in the classroom.

Ready to build brighter futures?

If you're looking for a rewarding permanent role where your creativity and passion for Design & Technology can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a friendly chat. We'd love to tell you more about this fantastic opportunity in Leeds.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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