Design and Technology Teacher

Job Title: Design & Technology Teacher
Location: South Yorkshire
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Supply / Long-term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role:
Teaching Personnel is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher to work across a range of secondary schools in South Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to gain experience in different school settings or secure a long-term role.

You will be delivering engaging and practical lessons, inspiring students to develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical knowledge across various DT specialisms such as Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics, or Food Technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality Design & Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 desirable)
• Teach practical and theory-based lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Ensure a safe and well-managed workshop/classroom environment
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress
• Differentiate lessons to support a range of abilities
• Promote creativity, innovation, and independent learning

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Specialism in Design & Technology or a related subject
• Experience teaching in a secondary school setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Knowledge of health and safety within a workshop environment
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle
• Access to a wide network of secondary schools across South Yorkshire
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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