Dynamic DT Teacher: Hands-On Design & Tech (KS3–4)

Randstad Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Randstad Education is assisting a diverse Leeds secondary academy to recruit a Design and Technology teacher for KS3 and KS4, starting September 2026. The role is full-time and temporary, covering Resistant Materials, Food Preparation, and Textiles with hands-on workshops and NEA preparation.

You will plan engaging lessons, manage workshops safely, and help students build confidence and creative skills within the school's High Performance Learning environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS clearance registered on the Update Service.
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for Design & Technology KS3/KS4.
• Eligibility to work full-time in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver DT lessons across KS3/KS4.
• Teach Resistant Materials, Food & Nutrition, and Textiles.
• Manage workshop and kitchen safety per guidelines.
• Prepare students for GCSE and NEA portfolios.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Differentiate instruction for SEND and EAL.
• Collaborate to update schemes and integrate CAD/CAM.
• Attend parents' evenings and department meetings.

Skills

DT knowledge

Classroom management

Health & safety

Communication skills

Adaptability

Time management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Enhanced DBS clearance

Tools

CAD/CAM technologies

Job description

Randstad Education is assisting a diverse Leeds secondary academy to recruit a Design and Technology teacher for KS3 and KS4, starting September 2026. The role is full-time and temporary, covering Resistant Materials, Food Preparation, and Textiles with hands-on workshops and NEA preparation.

You will plan engaging lessons, manage workshops safely, and help students build confidence and creative skills within the school's High Performance Learning environment.