Unqualified DT Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is looking for an enthusiastic Unqualified Design & Technology Teacher to support a secondary school in Walsall. This role focuses on delivering engaging lessons and facilitating practical projects to inspire students. Applicants should have experience in a hands-on trade and a passion for encouraging creativity and problem-solving in learners. Positions are available with the opportunity for professional development and progression into teaching.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to online CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, engineering, or product design is preferred.
• Confidence in leading and supporting learners of all abilities.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and engaging students.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver Design & Technology lessons.
• Facilitate practical workshops and projects.
• Collaborate with the DT team for lesson planning.

Skills

Experience in a practical trade

Ability to lead groups

Enthusiasm and classroom structure

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Unqualified DT Teacher – Secondary School
Location: Walsall

Hands-on, creative, and ready to inspire? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Unqualified Design & Technology Teacher to support a thriving secondary school in Walsall. Whether your background is in engineering, carpentry, product design, or another practical trade, this could be your chance to step into teaching and share your skills with the next generation.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting and delivering DT lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Helping students get stuck into practical projects, from woodwork to design challenges

• Working closely with the DT team to plan and set up engaging lessons

• Encouraging students to develop problem-solving, creativity, and resilience

What the school offers

• A welcoming and supportive environment with a strong focus on vocational skills

• Access to well-resourced DT workshops and equipment

• On-the-job training and CPD opportunities, with the chance to progress towards QTS

• A collaborative staff team who are passionate about giving pupils real-world skills

We’d love to hear from you if you

• Have experience in a practical trade, workshop, or design environment

• Are confident leading groups and keen to support learners of all abilities

• Can bring enthusiasm and structure to the classroom

• Want to explore a pathway into teaching

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy (including behaviour management and classroom support training)

• A dedicated consultant who supports your journey into teaching

• Referral rewards when you recommend a friend

Apply today and turn your hands-on experience into a classroom career.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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