Design & Technology Teacher - Derby

Aspire People; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Design & Technology Teacher in Nottingham. The role involves delivering engaging lessons across the curriculum, with a focus on developing students' practical skills and creativity. The successful candidate will have QTS and a specialism in Design and Technology. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, including personal consultant support and career advice.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dedicated consultant

Career support and advice

CV and interview tips

Up to £250 refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS (or equivalent).
• Specialism in Design and Technology (Product Design, Engineering, or similar).
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and innovative lessons across the Design and Technology curriculum.
• Develop practical skills, creativity, and critical thinking in students.
• Teach students from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 (and potentially KS5).

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Commitment to high standards

Passion for innovation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Specialism in Design and Technology

Job description

Aspire People are looking for a passionate and dedicated Design & Technology Teacher in Derby!

Design and Technology Teacher - Derby

Location: Nottingham

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full-time

Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)

About the Role:

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and innovative lessons across the Design and Technology curriculum - including Product Design, Resistant Materials, and/or Graphics. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing practical skills, creativity, and critical thinking in students from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 (and potentially KS5).

What We're Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with QTS (or equivalent)
• Specialism in Design and Technology (Product Design, Engineering, or similar)
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A commitment to high standards of teaching and learning
• Passion for innovation and creativity in education

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• A dedicated consultant, contactable out of hours
• Work in your desired location
• Career support and advice
• CV and interview tips
• Up to £250 refer a friend scheme

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Aspire People. This vacancy is being handled by Davena Boot.

Important Notice:

All candidates are subject to a barred list check, must provide a recent DBS check, and be able to provide two references from their most recent employers. Aspire People Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment.

Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.