Design & Technology Teacher - September Start

Protocol Education Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Chesterfield seeks a passionate Design Technology (DT) teacher to inspire students through hands-on learning and modern technology. Join a collaborative team in a well-resourced department where creativity thrives, and enjoy competitive pay and support from a dedicated consultant.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella hassle

FREE CPD via our online Academy

Local roles with a consultant who knows the schools

Fast-track registration and support

Qualifications

• Qualified DT teacher with QTS (or equivalent).
• Experience teaching KS3–KS4, KS5 preferred.
• Passionate about delivering fun and meaningful lessons.

Responsibilities

• Bring innovative approaches to design technology workshops.
• Collaborate with a forward-thinking department.
• Engage students in practical, project-based learning.

Skills

Hands-on learning

Team collaboration

Creativity

Education

Qualified DT teacher (QTS or equivalent)

Job description

Design. Build. Inspire.
Are you ready to turn curious minds into future creators? We’re helping a brilliant secondary school in Chesterfield find a DT teacher who can bring the wow-factor to workshops and studios alike.

Whether you’re all about CAD, keen on resistant materials, or mad about sustainable design—this one’s for you.

Why this school stands out:

• Clear, confident leadership with big ideas for innovation

• ️ A DT department that’s kitted out and future-ready (think 3D printers and modern tech)

• Collaborative team culture with shared planning and big-picture thinking

• Students who love practical, project-based learning—and have a say in what they create

What they’re after:

• Qualified DT teacher with QTS (or equivalent)

• KS3–KS4 teaching experience (KS5? Even better!)

• Passion for making learning hands-on, fun, and meaningful

• Specialisms welcome in Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, Textiles, or RM

• A real team player who’s ready to hit the ground running

And why you’ll love Protocol Education:

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella hassle

• FREE CPD via our online Academy

• Local roles with a consultant who actually knows the schools

• Fast-track registration and hands-on support from start to finish

This is your chance to teach what you love in a school that values creativity. So, what are you waiting for?

Apply today or drop us a message to chat it through. Your next big role could be a design brief away.

Let me know if you’d like a social media version or follow-up email copy too!

Go shape some futures! ️️

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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