DT Teacher

Supply Desk; Redbourn; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in St Albans is looking for a Design Technology Teacher to inspire creativity in students. You will plan engaging lessons and support pupils in their projects, ensuring a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate will have QTS, experience in teaching DT, and the ability to innovate. This role offers a full-time temporary to permanent contract and competitive salary between £34,398 and £52,490.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Ongoing CPD Specialist DT training

Supportive Culture Prioritising wellbeing and growth

Evidence-Based Teaching Support

Referral Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent is essential.
• Prior experience teaching Design Technology in secondary schools is required.
• Must demonstrate creativity and innovation in teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, practical DT lessons.
• Support pupils in designing, making, and evaluating projects.
• Ensure safe use of tools, machinery, and materials.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the DT curriculum.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Experience teaching DT in secondary schools

Creative, practical, and innovative

Skilled in workshop safety and behaviour management

Job description

Build Creativity: Design Technology Teacher St Albans

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £34,398 £52,490

Do you want to inspire the next generation of designers, engineers, and makers? A well-resourced St Albans secondary school is seeking a DT Teacher to deliver exciting lessons in Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Engineering, helping students develop creativity, practical skills, and innovation.

The Role at a Glance

Teach Design Technology across KS3 and KS4, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and hands‑on learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering engaging, practical DT lessons
• Supporting pupils in designing, making, and evaluating projects
• Ensuring safe use of tools, machinery, and materials
• Monitoring progress and providing constructive feedback
• Collaborating with colleagues to enhance the DT curriculum

Who We’re Looking For

• QTS or equivalent
• Experience teaching DT in secondary schools
• Creative, practical, and innovative
• Skilled in workshop safety and behaviour management

Why Work with Supply Desk?

• Flexible Work Options
• Ongoing CPD Specialist DT training
• Supportive Culture Prioritising wellbeing and growth
• Evidence-Based Teaching Support
• Referral Bonus opportunities

Ready to Apply?

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