Secondary Design & Technology (DT) Teacher

Secondary Design & Technology (DT) Teacher | Subject Specialist

Position: Full-Time or Part-Time, Flexible (Term Time Only)

Salary: £140 - £233 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience)

Start Date: Immediate / Next Term

Are you a creative problem-solver with a passion for bringing ideas to life? Join our secondary network as a DT Teacher and inspire students to design, prototype, and manufacture the products of the future.

Design Your Career: Impact Without the Admin

We are seeking Qualified DT Teachers (QTS/ECTs) to provide specialist cover across a variety of secondary schools. Whether your expertise is in Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Systems and Control, this role allows you to focus on the "workshop" side of teaching-delivering high-impact practical lessons-without the burden of departmental data meetings or weekend marking.

• Practical Curriculum Mastery: Lead lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, covering everything from CAD/CAM and technical drawing to working with woods, metals, and plastics.
• Professional Variety: Experience different workshop facilities and technical departments, keeping your own skills sharp while building a diverse professional network.
• Work-Life Balance: Reclaim your evenings! Lead engaging, hands-on lessons during the day and leave the planning and parent consultations to the permanent staff.
• Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates of £140 - £233, paid every Friday via Randstad.

Your Role as a DT Lead

As a Secondary DT Teacher, you are responsible for developing students' technical skills and their ability to solve real-world problems through the design process.

• Expert Lesson Delivery: Facilitate engaging practical workshops and theory sessions, encouraging students to think critically about materials, sustainability, and industrial processes.
• GCSE Focus: Support examination cohorts with targeted preparation for the NEA (Non-Examined Assessment), focusing on portfolio development and high-quality final outcomes.
• Health & Safety Management: Maintain a disciplined and safe workshop environment, ensuring all students follow strict safety protocols and handle tools and machinery with care.
• Adaptive Support: Differentiate technical tasks on the fly to support students with SEND or to stretch elite young designers aiming for top marks.

Essential Requirements

We are looking for articulate and passionate specialists who can foster a "culture of making" in the classroom. You are an ideal fit if you:

• Hold QTS: You have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching qualification (ECTs are highly encouraged to apply).
• Are a DT Specialist: You have a degree in Design, Engineering, or a related field, with a solid grasp of the KS3/KS4 National Curriculum.
• Are Safety-Conscious: You hold current DATA/machinery safety certificates and can confidently manage a busy workshop environment.
• Are Committed: You hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or are willing to apply) and are 100% dedicated to Safeguarding.

Apply Today

Ready to inspire the next generation of engineers and designers while enjoying a career that works for you?

How to Apply:

• Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV to our dedicated Secondary Team.
• Contact Robbie Day directly at [email removed] for an informal chat about our current DT vacancies and the specific workshops in our network.

experience

Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience

qualifications

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),QTLS,QTS,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college,university