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Design Technology Teacher
Job description
We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Design Technology (DT) Teacher to join secondary schools in the Ipswich area. The successful candidate will inspire students across Key Stage 3 and 4, encouraging innovation, problem-solving and practical skills in areas such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, Textiles or Food Technology (depending on specialism). Starting ASAP.
Duties as Design Technology Teacher:
Plan, prepare and deliver engaging DT lessons that meet the national curriculum and exam board requirements.
Promote hands-on learning through practical projects and workshops, ensuring safe and effective use of specialist equipment.
Differentiate lessons to support students of varying abilities and learning styles.
Assess and track student progress, providing feedback to drive improvement and achievement.
Contribute to departmental planning, curriculum development and extracurricular activities such as design clubs or competitions.
Maintain high standards of health & safety in all practical sessions.
Ideal Design Technology Teacher:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent.
Strong subject knowledge in Design Technology and experience with specialist equipment.
Excellent classroom management and organisational skills as a Design Technology Teacher.
Ability to inspire creativity and critical thinking in students.
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
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, Devon and Greater Manchester. 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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