Design Technology Teacher

Step Teachers Ltd; Witchford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Design Technology Teacher for a full-time long-term sickness cover starting October 2026. The post is in a secondary school with an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a supportive learning environment.

The successful candidate will teach Design Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4, deliver engaging practical and theory lessons, assess student progress, and contribute to the wider school community.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Design Technology within a secondary setting
• Strong subject knowledge and practical workshop skills
• Excellent classroom management abilities
• Ability to engage and motivate learners of all abilities
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Responsibilities

• Teach Design Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons
• Inspire creativity, innovation, and technical skills
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Maintain a safe and effective learning environment
• Encourage students to develop confidence and independence
• Contribute positively to the wider school community

Education

QTS or equivalent

Experience teaching Design Technology in secondary

Strong subject knowledge and practical workshop skills

Excellent classroom management abilities

Ability to engage learners of all abilities

Strong communication and organisational skills

Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children

Job description

Design Technology Teacher

Full-Time Long-Term Sickness Cover October 2026 Start Available

Our client is a thriving secondary school with a strong reputation for providing a broad and ambitious curriculum. The school is committed to ensuring students achieve their full potential in a positive and supportive learning environment.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the high quality of education, strong leadership, positive behaviour, and excellent opportunities available to pupils.

The school benefits from a collaborative staff culture, supportive leadership team, and well‑resourced teaching facilities.

Duties as a Design Technology Teacher:

• Teach Design Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons
• Inspire creativity, innovation, and technical skills
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Maintain a safe and effective learning environment
• Encourage students to develop confidence and independence
• Contribute positively to the wider school community

Ideal Design Technology Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Design Technology within a secondary setting
• Strong subject knowledge and practical workshop skills
• Excellent classroom management abilities
• Ability to engage and motivate learners of all abilities
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Salary and Benefits

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

• Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more.
• Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.