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Design Technology Teacher
Job description
We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Design and Technology Teacher to join an innovative and well-resourced DT department. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about design, engineering, and practical learning to inspire the next generation of creators and problem-solvers. You will teach Design and Technology across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to deliver Key Stage 5 depending on your experience and interests. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach a broad range of DT areas (e.g. Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Engineering) and encourage students to think critically, work practically, and develop real-world skills. Beginning September 2025.
Duties as a Design Technology Teacher:
Deliver engaging and practical lessons that promote creativity and technical skill
Plan and assess learning in line with national curriculum and exam board requirements
Prepare students for GCSE (and A-Level, if applicable) success in DT subjects
Maintain a safe and well-organised workshop/classroom environment
Contribute to curriculum development and extra-curricular clubs or competitions
Foster innovation, teamwork, and resilience among students
Ideal Design Technology Teacher:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
A degree in Design and Technology or a related subject area
Strong practical skills and knowledge of tools, materials, and safety practices
Experience teaching DT at secondary level (NQTs/ECTs are welcome to apply)
Strong organisational, communication, and classroom management abilities as a Design Technology Teacher.
A passion for design, problem-solving, and technical learning
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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