Technology Supply Teachers - Rochdale and Oldham

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. seeks qualified Design & Technology teachers for supply roles in Oldham and Rochdale, starting September 2026. You will bring hands-on expertise in CAD/CAM, woodwork, metalwork or product design to secondary schools across the area.

You'll enjoy flexible placements—short-term or long-term—with no planning or marking load, and support from Tradewind's payroll team based in London. QTS or QTL, Enhanced DBS, and the right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTL is required.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required (we can assist with this).
• Overseas Police Clearance may be required.
• Legal right to work in the UK is required.
• Please provide a full CV with education and employment history.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Design & Technology lessons in secondary schools.
• Adhere to school policies and maintain safe workshop practice.

Education

QTS or QTL

Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Overseas Police Clearance

Legal right to work in the UK

Full CV with education and employment history

Job description

Drill Into Your Next Role - Design & Technology Supply Teachers Needed in Oldham & Rochdale!Are you a qualified Design & Technology teacher ready to saw, sand, solder, and sketch your way into a fresh challenge? Tradewind Recruitment is looking for hands-on, creative, and adaptable DT supply teachers for short- and long-term placements in Oldham and Rochdale, from September 2026.Whether you specialise in CAD/CAM, resistant materials, product design, or the nuts and bolts of engineering, we've got schools that need your know-how.

Why Join Tradewind?

• High-Quality Pay - We believe your finely tuned skills deserve precision pay. Whether you're chiselling out ideas or modelling in CAD, you'll be well-compensated.
• Flexibility by Design - Like a modular project, you choose the components of your week. Full-time, part-time, or the occasional project - you control the blueprint.
• Stay Local, Stay Sharp - No need to bolt across the region. We place teachers in secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale, so whether you're teaching carpentry skills in Chadderton, sanding in Sandbrook or milling in Milnrow, your next role is right around the corner.
• No Planning, No Marking, No Problem - Focus on the workshop floor, not the paperwork pile. You deliver the creativity; we take care of the rest.
• Cut Stress, Not Corners - With no take-home work, your evenings are yours to recharge, just like a cordless drill at the end of the day.
• Holiday Pay Options - Choose how you bank your break time. Pay as you go or save it for a full reset during the school holidays.
• Blueprint for Permanent Work - Supply work can lead to full-time contracts. Start with short-term fixes and end with a long-term build.
• Reliable Payroll, Engineered In-House - Our payroll runs like a well-oiled machine - all handled by our London-based team. No offshore systems or third-party hiccups.
• Upgrade Your Skill Set - Access over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College. From laser cutters to leadership, stay sharp and up to spec.
• Smooth Admin Process - Our online portal makes managing availability and timesheets as easy as clicking "save as."

You'll Need to Bring:

• QTS or QTL
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (we can help with this)
• Overseas Police Clearance (if applicable)
• A full CV with education and employment history
• Legal right to work in the UK

Your Next Role is Ready to AssembleWhether you're routing materials, modelling prototypes, or inspiring the next generation of makers and doers, there's a DT classroom waiting for your spark.

Tradewind Recruitment - Where Technology Teachers Build Bright Futures.