Teacher Of Design And Technology / Engineering

Choice Teachers; England; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 53 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Choice Teachers in Luton is seeking a Design and Technology Teacher (with an ideal Engineering specialism) to join an Outstanding girls' secondary school. The post starts January 2027 and runs until at least the February half-term, with potential extension.

Salary on Main/Upper Pay Scale (£34,069 - £52,835 per annum pro rata) plus Daily Rate Equivalent. The role involves teaching across Key Stage 3 and 4 with Cambridge Nationals in Engineering Design, in a progressive curriculum that promotes

Responsabilités

• Teach Design and Technology across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with potential to contribute to Engineering Design (Cambridge Nationals).
• Plan and deliver engaging, practical, and well-structured lessons.
• Maintain a safe, highly structured workshop environment, ensuring rigorous health & safety standards, proper tool usage, and safe equipment operation.
• Support students in developing practical making skills, CAD, electronics, and design-thinking methodologies.
• Monitor pupil progress, provide constructive feedback, and prepare Key Stage 4 pupils for upcoming assessments and submissions.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive department to maintain high standards.

Connaissances

Teaching

Health and safety

Team collaboration

Student assessment

STEM advocacy

Outils

CAD

Description du poste

Teacher of Design and Technology / Engineering

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Start Date: January 2027 (until at least February Half Term, with potential to extend)

Contract: Full-time, Long-term / Temporary

Salary: Main / Upper Pay Scale (£34,069 - £52,835 per annum pro rata) + Daily Rate Equivalent

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, innovative, and dedicated Design and Technology Teacher (with an ideal specialism or strong interest in Engineering, though not compulsory) to join an Outstanding, high-achieving secondary school for girls in Luton. The post will start in January 2027 and run until at least the February half-term break, with potential for extension.

Guided by a core mission to \"Develop influential women of the future\" and grounded in values of Respect, Opportunity, and Achievement, the school is committed to empowering young women to excel in STEM, technical design, and creative problem-solving. The Design and Technology department offers a progressive curriculum rotation at Key Stage 3—covering Engineering alongside Textiles, Food, and Child Development—and delivers popular Key Stage 4 pathways including Cambridge Nationals in Engineering Design.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Design and Technology across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with opportunities to contribute to Engineering Design (Level 2 Cambridge Nationals) depending on experience.


• Plan and deliver engaging, practical, and well-structured lessons that encourage students to become resourceful, innovative, and enterprising problem-solvers.


• Maintain a safe, highly structured workshop environment, ensuring rigorous health & safety standards, proper tool usage, and safe equipment operation.


• Support students in developing practical making skills, computer-aided design (CAD), electronics, and robust design-thinking methodologies.


• Monitor pupil progress, provide constructive feedback, and prepare Key Stage 4 pupils effectively for upcoming assessments and practical submissions.


• Work collaboratively within a highly supportive department to maintain high academic and practical standards.