Job Title: Design & Technology Teacher Location: Thurrock, Essex Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time | Permanent Start Date: September 2025 Active Recruitment are working closely with a fantastic Mainstream Secondary school in Thurrock, Essex looking for a passionate and hands-on Design & Technology Teacher to join their team in September 2025. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, if you enjoy seeing students light up when they turn ideas into something real — this could be the perfect next step. You’ll be teaching DT across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students explore everything from basic skills to more advanced design and making techniques. Whether it’s working with resistant materials, exploring product design, or using CAD/CAM and 3D printing, you’ll be supporting students to think creatively and solve real-world problems. Duties and Responsibilities of the DT Teacher: * Designing lessons that get students thinking, making, and problem-solving — not just following instructions but creating with purpose. * Teaching across a mix of DT disciplines, depending on your specialism — from product design and engineering to graphics, textiles. * Bringing learning to life with tools, machinery, and technology — whether it’s laser cutting, 3D modelling, or good old-fashioned hand tools. * Keeping a close eye on health and saf...