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Design Technology Teacher
Job description
We are seeking a passionate and innovative Design and Technology Teacher to join a vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school. The successful candidate will inspire and challenge students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and possibly KS5), delivering engaging and practical lessons across a range of DT disciplines such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Food Technology. September 2025.
Duties as a Design Technology Teacher:
Plan and deliver high-quality DT lessons aligned with the national curriculum
Foster creativity, independence, and problem-solving through hands-on learning
Maintain a safe, well-organised workshop and classroom environment
Monitor and assess student progress, providing timely feedback and support
Contribute to curriculum development and extra-curricular activities within the DT department
Support the wider life of the school through clubs, events, and enrichment opportunities
Ideal Design Technology Teacher:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
A degree or specialism in Design and Technology or a related subject
Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for practical learning
Experience teaching across a variety of DT disciplines (specialisms welcomed)
Excellent classroom management and communication skills as a Design Technology Teacher.
A commitment to health and safety, safeguarding, and inclusion
Why Step Teachers?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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