Design & Technology Teacher - Creative, Hands-On Learning

Marchant Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is helping a secondary school in Luton recruit a Design and Technology Teacher for a January start. The role blends practical activities with design theory to help students turn ideas into tangible solutions and to develop skills in materials and manufacturing.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver lessons across key stages, promote safety, assess work and provide constructive feedback, and adapt activities for learners of varying ability.

Qualifications

• A relevant teaching qualification, with QTS where required.
• Strong subject knowledge in Design and Technology or a related specialism.
• Confidence delivering practical lessons and managing a workshop or specialist classroom.
• Good organisational, communication and classroom-management skills.
• Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Design and Technology lessons across the required key stages.
• Teach relevant design, material, manufacturing and practical skills in line with curriculum requirements.
• Support students through the design process, from initial research and planning to making and evaluation.
• Maintain safe working practices and ensure students understand workshop and equipment procedures.
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback to improve technical and design skills.
• Differentiate activities to support a range of learning needs and abilities.
• Contribute to departmental planning, resource management and curriculum development.

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is helping a secondary school in Luton recruit a Design and Technology Teacher for a January start. The role blends practical activities with design theory to help students turn ideas into tangible solutions and to develop skills in materials and manufacturing.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver lessons across key stages, promote safety, assess work and provide constructive feedback, and adapt activities for learners of varying ability.