Design Technology Teacher

Teaching Personnel; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in York seeks a dedicated Design & Technology Teacher for a long-term position with opportunities for permanent employment. The role involves teaching Resistant Materials, emphasizing hands-on learning and curriculum innovation within a well-resourced department. Candidates will join a supportive team focused on professional development.

Benefits

Opportunities for CPD and career progression

Supportive SLT and staff wellbeing focus

Qualifications

• Qualified Design & Technology Teacher specialized in Resistant Materials.
• Experience in teaching DT in secondary education.
• Commitment to professional development and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Teach Resistant Materials within a supportive department.
• Contribute to curriculum development and hands-on learning.
• Participate in informal visits and interviews.

Skills

Health and Safety certification

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you a qualifiedDesign & Technology Teacherwith a specialism inResistant Materials? Ready for a fresh challenge in September 2025?

We’re working in partnership with a thriving, co-educational secondary School in York, who are seeking adedicated and creative DT Teacherto join their team for the new academic year. This is along-term opportunitywith the potential to move into apermanent contractafter an initial 12-week period.

• Ofsted rated“Good”

• Modern facilities withrefurbished DT workshops

• Strong culture ofinclusion and professional development

• Supportive SLTwith a focus on staff wellbeing

• Growing student roll with a collaborative and ambitious ethos

• Teaching Resistant Materials within a well-resourced DT department

• Emphasis on practical, hands-on learning

• Opportunity to contribute to curriculum development and innovation

• Participate in an informal visit, trial lesson, and interview with the Head of Department and SLT

• Health and Saftey certification in order to operate some machinery

• A clear pathway to permanent employment

• MPS/UPS pay scale in line with experience

• Opportunities for CPD and career progression within a supportive environment

Interested?
Send your up-to-date CV to apply and arrange an informal visit and interview.

Join a school where your skills and passion for DT can truly make an impact!

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