DT Teacher - Peterborough

Randstad Education; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Daily Rates

Welcoming Community

Referral Scheme £300 Love2shop

Job summary

Randstad Education is currently seeking a fully qualified DT Teacher to join a busy secondary school in Peterborough. You will plan and deliver Design & Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4, with access to modern workshop facilities.

A strong classroom presence, QTS/QTLS, and a commitment to safety are essential. The role offers competitive daily rates, weekly pay, and a supportive local community, with no visa sponsorship provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.
• Proven track record as a DT Teacher in a UK secondary school workshop setting.
• Full Right to Work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available).
• Up-to-date knowledge of workshop health and safety protocols; DATA accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Practical DT Lessons across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE).
• Full Curriculum Ownership: prep, demonstrations, assessment, portfolio moderation.
• Workshop Safety & Management to maintain safe spaces and proper use of tools.
• Foster Creative Confidence from sketches to CAD and prototyping.
• Departmental Collaboration to update schemes and manage materials.

Skills

DT Teaching

Classroom Leadership

Curriculum Planning

Health & Safety

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term

Salary: £150 - £260 per day (dependent on experience)

Sponsorship: Please note: This position unfortunately cannot offer visa sponsorship.

Are you an innovative DT Teacher ready to inspire the next generation of designers, engineers, and creative problem-solvers?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a fully qualified DT Teacher to join an ambitious secondary school in Peterborough. Whether you are an experienced DT Teacher seeking a fresh opportunity in Cambridgeshire or an Early Career DT Teacher eager to establish your career, this position offers an ideal workshop space to share your practical expertise. (Please note that candidates must already possess full right to work in the UK, as this role unfortunately cannot provide sponsorship).

You will join a well-resourced Design Technology department equipped with modern machinery, tools, and digital design software, working alongside colleagues who collaborate closely to make practical learning safe, engaging, and inspiring.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Practical DT Lessons: As an impactful DT Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, hands-on Design & Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE), spanning product design, resistant materials, and graphics.

• Full Curriculum Ownership: Take full responsibility for class preparation, workshop demonstrations, ongoing pupil assessment, and GCSE portfolio moderation.

• Workshop Safety & Management: Maintain strict health and safety standards across workshop spaces, ensuring machinery and tools are operated responsibly by all students.

• Foster Creative Confidence: Guide pupils through the complete design process-from initial sketches and computer-aided design (CAD) to physical prototyping and evaluation.

• Departmental Contribution: Collaborate with departmental peers to update project schemes of work, manage materials inventory, and support extra-curricular design clubs.

Candidate Profile

We are searching for a practical, skilled DT Teacher with strong subject knowledge and outstanding classroom leadership.

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.

• Proven track record of working as a DT Teacher within a UK secondary school workshop setting.

• Full Right to Work in the UK (this specific role unfortunately cannot provide visa sponsorship).

• Up-to-date knowledge of workshop health and safety protocols (DATA accreditation is highly desirable).

• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).

What We Offer

• Competitive Daily Rates: Pay rates reflective of your experience, paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

• A Welcoming Community: Work within a supportive Peterborough school environment that prioritises staff well-being, teamwork, and continuous development.

• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).