Design & Technology Teacher - Hands-on GCSE Prep

Confidential; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Affinity Academy CPD access

Safeguarding training

Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus

Online pay & timesheets portal

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a passionate Design and Technology Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Bolton. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, focusing on resistant materials, textiles, graphics, or electronics, and prepare pupils for GCSE coursework.

You’ll also support learners with practical making skills, maintain safety in workshops, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate with subject and pastoral teams.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Design and Technology in secondary education.
• Strong knowledge of workshop health and safety with a practical approach.
• Ability to teach across Key Stage 3 and 4 and prepare GCSE coursework.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality Design and Technology lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Teach practical skills safely in the workshop and design studio, including tools and equipment.
• Prepare pupils for GCSE/A-Level coursework and examinations where applicable.
• Set and mark work, providing constructive feedback to support progress.
• Manage classroom and workshop behaviour to maintain a positive, safe learning environment.
• Track and report on pupil progress and collaborate with subject and pastoral teams.

Skills

Experience teaching Design and Tech

Workshop health and safety

Classroom management

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

ECTs welcome

Tools

Workshop tools & equipment

Job description

Monarch Education is seeking a passionate Design and Technology Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Bolton. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, focusing on resistant materials, textiles, graphics, or electronics, and prepare pupils for GCSE coursework.

You’ll also support learners with practical making skills, maintain safety in workshops, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate with subject and pastoral teams.