Design & Technology Teacher - Resistant Materials

Elementa Support Services; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A trusted educational recruitment partner is seeking a skilled Design & Technology Teacher, specialising in Resistant Materials, for an ongoing part-time position in Bristol. The role, starting January 5th, emphasizes practical design and technology lessons while fostering a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate should possess QTS or QTLS and demonstrate a commitment to student development in a dynamic educational setting.

Benefits

Weekly pay, no waiting for payroll cut-off dates

Access to free or discounted training

Support with tax returns and legal services

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching Resistant Materials or D&T at secondary level.
• A commitment to supporting student development and fostering a positive learning environment.
• High standards of vetting & compliance.

Responsibilities

• Teach practical and creative design technology lessons.
• Mark student work and provide feedback.
• Manage classroom behavior and foster learning.

Skills

Teaching Resistant Materials

Classroom management

Engaging teaching style

Commitment to student development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Job description

Location: Bristol

Pay: £145 - £202.85 per day

Type: Ongoing contract

Hours: part-time 0.8

Start date: January 5th 2026

Are you an experienced Design & Technology Teacher specialising in Resistant Materials seeking a rewarding ongoing opportunity? Elementa Support Services, a trusted partner to schools and education settings across the South of England and beyond, is working with an esteemed Multi Academy Trust based in Bristol, to find a dedicated Design & Technology Teacher, specialising in Resistant Materials. The ideal candidate will have experience in wood work, textiles and engineering, as well as the other key areas of resistant materials.

This position offers an excellent chance for a qualified teacher with a strong background in D&T, particularly resistant materials and woodwork, to make a positive impact within a dynamic educational environment. The role is ideal for those with QTS or QTLS status and a genuine passion for inspiring students in practical and creative design technology lessons.

This is a part-time position (4 days per week), starting on January 5th 2025, on an ongoing basis, with the likelihood of a long-term placement. Marking will be required; however, all planning will be provided initially.

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)
• Proven experience teaching Resistant Materials or D&T at secondary level
• An engaging, creative, and professional approach to classroom management and instruction
• A commitment to supporting students development and fostering a positive learning environment
• High standards of vetting & compliance, ensuring safe and effective teaching practice

Contract & Recruitment Information

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable @£64.20) unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

• Weekly pay no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to.