Product Design & DT Teacher: Timber/Resistant Materials (Maternity Cover)

Supply Desk Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Professional development access

Flexible working options

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd. is recruiting a Design & Technology Teacher for a maternity cover post in Southampton, starting January 2027. The role supports Product Design with emphasis on Resistant Materials and Timber within a secondary school’s DT department.

Flexibility around full-time or part-time (0.8) arrangements is offered, with an initial contract through May 2027 and potential extension. The ideal candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, have secondary DT teaching experience, and be capable of

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Design & Technology at secondary level.
• Strong background in Product Design, particularly Resistant Materials and Timber.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Design & Technology 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

Product Design

Resistant Materials

Timber

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Workshop safety procedures

Job description

Supply Desk Ltd. is recruiting a Design & Technology Teacher for a maternity cover post in Southampton, starting January 2027. The role supports Product Design with emphasis on Resistant Materials and Timber within a secondary school’s DT department.

Flexibility around full-time or part-time (0.8) arrangements is offered, with an initial contract through May 2027 and potential extension. The ideal candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, have secondary DT teaching experience, and be capable of