Teacher of Design Technology – Secondary School | Full-Time, Permanent | September 2026 Start
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Start Date: September 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative Teacher of Design Technology to join a supportive and ambitious secondary school. This long-term position offers the chance to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging and high-quality Design Technology lessons to inspire students and develop practical and creative skills.
This role is ideal for an ambitious teacher seeking autonomy over curriculum design and long-term career development opportunities, with potential to take on future leadership responsibilities within the faculty.
Your New Role
As Teacher of Design Technology, you will:
1. Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
2. Take ownership of the Design Technology curriculum, tailoring it to meet the needs of all learners.
3. Contribute to the wider Creative Arts faculty and collaborate with colleagues to share best practice.
4. Support the development of practical, problem-solving, and creative skills in students.
5. Engage with school-wide initiatives to enhance teaching, learning, and student outcomes.
What We’re Looking For
6. Qualified teacher with expertise in Design Technology or related subjects.
7. Passionate about creative education and committed to raising achievement.
8. Strong classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire and engage students.
9. Ambitious and motivated to contribute to the wider development of the faculty.
10. Willingness to take on future leadership responsibilities within the Creative Arts faculty.
Why Join
11. Full-time, long-term role with potential for permanent appointment.
12. Autonomy to shape and develop the Design Technology curriculum.
13. Supportive and collaborative teaching environment.
14. Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 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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