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Design Technology Teacher
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Design and Technology Teacher to join an innovative and forward-thinking school. The successful candidate will have a passion for creativity and problem-solving, and the ability to inspire and challenge students across Key Stages 3,4 and Key Stage 5.
You will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons in a range of DT disciplines, such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Textiles or Food Technology, depending on your specialism. Beginning September 2025.
Duties as a Design Technology Teacher:
Plan and deliver high-quality DT lessons that inspire creativity and innovation.
Prepare students for external assessments such as GCSE and/or A-Level DT.
Ensure a safe and well-maintained workshop or classroom environment.
Promote independent thinking, resilience and technical skills.
Assess, monitor and report on student progress.
Contribute to departmental curriculum development and enrichment activities.
Support whole-school priorities and wider initiatives, including cross-curricular projects or STEM programmes.
Ideal Design Technology Teacher:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
A degree in Design and Technology or a related subject.
Knowledge of current curriculum developments in DT.
Practical skills in workshop tools, CAD/CAM, or other specialist equipment/software.
Commitment to health and safety practices in a practical environment as a Design Technology Teacher.
Strong classroom management and a creative, reflective teaching approach.
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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