Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Design and Technology Teacher to join supportive secondary school environments in both long-term and supply roles. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and practical lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, encouraging students to develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and technical knowledge within Design and Technology. Responsibilities include planning and delivering high-quality lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining a safe and organised workshop/classroom environment, and supporting students of varying abilities to achieve their full potential. Long-term roles may also involve contributing to curriculum planning, coursework support, and departmental activities, while supply roles require flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to quickly integrate into different school settings. The ideal candidate will possess strong subject knowledge, effective classroom management skills, and a passion for inspiring students through practical learning experiences.
Job Specification
We recruit Design and Technology (D&T) Teachers who are experienced or Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs).
Ideally you will be happy to teach anywhere from Key Stage 3 (KS3), Key Stage 4 (KS4) and possibly Key Stage 5 (KS5) in the following areas:
1. Electronics
2. Food technology
3. Graphics
4. Resistant materials
5. Systems
6. Textiles
As a Design and Technology Teacher you’ll be expected to:
7. Hold QTS status
8. Teach all areas of the school curriculum or your subject specialism
9. Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive teaching environment
10. Plan, prepare and teach lessons that cater for all student ability ranges
11. Motivate pupils with enthusiastic and imaginative presentation
12. Maintain discipline
13. Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
14. Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
15. Stay up-to-date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
16. Take part in school events and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening
17. Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
18. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
19. Regular and varied supply work
20. Competitive rates of pay
21. Potential long-term roles
22. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
23. A network of branches across the UK
24. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
25. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
26. Recommend-a-friend scheme
27. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wrexham branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.