Design Technology Teacher Food and Textiles

PK Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education seeks an enthusiastic Teacher of Technology for a Nottingham secondary school, focusing on Food, Textiles, and Design Technology. Starting in September 2025, this full-time position offers a chance to join a supportive department and influence student learning positively. Potential for permanency exists for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Food, Textiles, and Resistant Materials at KS3.
• Confidence teaching Food at KS4 is desirable.
• Able to inspire and motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Food, Textiles, and Design Technology.
• Teach resistant materials with a focus on practical, creative methodologies.
• Make a real impact on student learning.

Skills

Teaching Food

Teaching Textiles

Classroom Management

Creative Teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Design Technology Teacher Food and Textiles

Job Title: Teacher of Technology (Food, Textiles & Design Technology – KS3 & KS4)
Location: Nottingham
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time (Autumn Term – Possible Permanent Opportunity)
Agency: PK Education

PK Education is working with a forward-thinking secondary school in Nottingham to recruit a dynamic Teacher of Technology for a full-time role starting in September 2025.

We are seeking a versatile and enthusiastic educator who can deliver engaging lessons across Food, Textiles, and Design Technology (with a focus on Resistant Materials) at Key Stage 3, with the ability to teach Food at Key Stage 4 considered a strong advantage.

Role: Teacher of Technology (Food, Textiles & Resistant Materials)

Key Stages: KS3 compulsory; KS4 Food desirable

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-time; fixed term for Autumn 2025, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate

Location: Nottingham

Agency: PK Education

Ideal Candidate:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching across Food, Textiles, and Resistant Materials at KS3

Confidence and experience teaching Food at KS4 is desirable

Passion for practical, creative teaching and strong classroom management

Able to inspire and motivate students across a broad ability range

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive department and make a real impact on student learning within a collaborative and forward-thinking school environment.

If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to be part of an inclusive and engaging educational setting, we’d love to hear from you!

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• We are seeking a versatile and enthusiastic educator who can deliver engaging lessons across Food
• Textiles
• and Design Technology (with a focus on Resistant Materials)

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