DT Teacher: Product Design & Timber (Maternity Cover)

Supply Desk Ltd; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Long-term placement until July 2027

Flexible working options (full-time or

Support from Supply Desk recruitment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Supply Desk is collaborating with a well-regarded secondary school in Southampton to recruit a Design & Technology Teacher for a maternity cover starting January 2027. The role offers flexibility between full-time and part-time arrangements, with preference for Product Design focus on Resistant Materials and Timber.

The position is initially from January to May 2027, with potential extension to July 2027, and opportunities to work either full-time or 0.8 (4 days per week).

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Design & Technology in a secondary school.
• Strong background in Product Design with Resistant Materials & Timber.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging D&T lessons across the relevant secondary key stages.
• Teach Product Design with a focus on Resistant Materials and Timber.
• Support students in developing practical skills, creativity and design knowledge.
• Ensure practical activities are conducted safely and in line with school procedures.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain a positive, well-managed classroom and workshop environment.
• Work collaboratively with the wider department to support high standards of teaching and learning.

Skills

QTS or equivalent teaching

Secondary DT teaching

Product Design background

Theoretical & practical delivery

Classroom management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Supply Desk is collaborating with a well-regarded secondary school in Southampton to recruit a Design & Technology Teacher for a maternity cover starting January 2027. The role offers flexibility between full-time and part-time arrangements, with preference for Product Design focus on Resistant Materials and Timber.

The position is initially from January to May 2027, with potential extension to July 2027, and opportunities to work either full-time or 0.8 (4 days per week).