Design & Technology Teacher: Inspire Practical Innovators

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Design and Technology Teacher for Exeter, to lead workshop sessions and theory lessons.

Specialisms in Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics, or Engineering are valued, with a focus on safe workshop practice and the design cycle from research to prototyping.

The role may suit supply, long-term, or permanent placements, starting flexibly or immediately, with KS3/KS4 teaching and a practical approach.

Qualifications

• Relevant D&T degree, engineering background, or specialized vocational qualification alongside QTS.
• Comprehensive knowledge of workshop safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Experience teaching D&T at KS3 and KS4 (Food technology or textiles specialisms can be considered).
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead practical workshop classes with a strict adherence to health, safety, and machinery regulations.
• Guide students through the design cycle: research, sketching, prototyping, testing, and evaluation.
• Teach safe usage of hand tools, power tools, CAM/CAD equipment, and workshop machinery.
• Inspire creativity, problem-solving, and precision engineering mindsets.

Skills

Hands-on teaching

Health and safety awareness

Design thinking

Education

D&T degree / engineering background / vocational qualification

Tools

Workshop machinery

CAM/CAD tools

Power tools

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Design and Technology Teacher for Exeter, to lead workshop sessions and theory lessons.

Specialisms in Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics, or Engineering are valued, with a focus on safe workshop practice and the design cycle from research to prototyping.

The role may suit supply, long-term, or permanent placements, starting flexibly or immediately, with KS3/KS4 teaching and a practical approach.