Secondary Design & Technology Teacher

Academics; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 120 - 180; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an innovative Secondary Design & Technology Teacher for flexible daily supply, short-term and long-term opportunities across Chester. A September start is available for qualified practitioners eager to inspire practical learning and safe workshop practice.

You will plan and deliver D&T lessons across KS3 and KS4, covering subjects like Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics, Engineering or Food Technology, while upholding health and safety standards and DBS compliance.

Qualifications

• UK Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree.
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for D&T KS3/KS4 and safety guidelines.
• Experience managing practical workshop environments.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver D&T lessons across KS3 and KS4 including practical and theory.
• Work across multiple departments and flexible daily/long-term cover.
• Maintain workshop safety and student engagement.
• Support with planning and assessment.

Skills

UK QTS

D&T knowledge

Health & Safety

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Secondary Design & Technology Teacher - Chester - September Start

Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking an innovative, practical, and engaging Secondary Design & Technology Teacher for a variety of flexible daily supply, short-term, and long-term opportunities at supportive secondary schools across Chester.

Design & Technology brings learning to life through problem-solving, hands‑on creation, and modern design principles. Schools across the area are seeking dedicated educators who can inspire student creativity while maintaining safe, well‑managed workshop environments. Whether you are seeking the stability of a long-term placement or the flexibility of daily supply cover, we want to hear from you if you are ready to work as a Secondary D&T Teacher in Chester this September.

Role Overview

Deliver & Engage: Plan and deliver practical and theoretical D&T lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (covering specialist disciplines such as Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics, Engineering, or Food Technology depending on your background).

Flexibility: Step into diverse Design & Technology departments across Chester for flexible daily cover, short-term absences, or planned long-term block placements.

Workshop Safety & Innovation: Foster a safe, structured learning environment where students can confidently work with tools, machinery, materials, and CAD/CAM software.

Classroom & Practical Management: Maintain high standards of health and safety, enforcing workshop protocols while guiding students through coursework and practical projects.

Requirements

Qualifications: UK Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree.

Subject Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the UK National Curriculum for D&T across KS3 and KS4, including strong awareness of health and safety guidelines.

Practical Skills: Confidence in managing practical workshop environments, machinery, and guiding design-and-make activities safely.

Compliance: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

Location: Based in or easily able to commute to secondary schools throughout Chester and surrounding Cheshire West areas.

Why Join Academics?

Ultimate Flexibility: Choose the days and assignment types that best fit your schedule.

Competitive Pay: Earn excellent daily rates reflective of your scale, experience, and role responsibilities.

Variety of Opportunities: Work across a range of high-quality secondary environments and specialist facilities in Chester.

Full Support: Benefit from a dedicated local consultant team and a simple online timesheet system.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.