Design Technology Teacher

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Upminster
School Setting: Secondary School
Contract Type: Permanent

REF: SENDIRECT/191682
Rate: £180 – £245 per day
Hours: Full time
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a creative and driven Design and Technology Teacher with a passion for hands-on learning? A forward-thinking secondary school in Upminster is seeking a dedicated teacher to join their DT department from September 2025. 

This full-time, permanent role is ideal for a newly qualified teacher or an experienced educator who enjoys delivering practical, engaging lessons in a well-resourced setting. You’ll join a supportive team committed to developing students' problem-solving, design, and technical skills. With access to excellent equipment and workshop facilities, you’ll help students explore materials, systems, and design thinking while encouraging innovation and creativity in every lesson.

With competitive daily rates, professional development, and a collaborative school culture, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your teaching career while helping shape the next generation of designers and makers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging DT lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach a range of specialisms including product design, resistant materials, or systems.
• Ensure safe and effective use of workshop tools and equipment.
• Monitor and assess student progress, offering feedback and support.
• Support the wider DT curriculum through enrichment activities and school events.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment.
• Contribute to departmental planning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:

• QTS and a degree in Design and Technology or a related subject (essential).
• Suitable for Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Practical knowledge of health and safety in a workshop setting.
• Passion for technical subjects and creativity in learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student well-being.
• Willingness to contribute to school life beyond the classroom.

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