Design Technology Teacher

Protocol Education is working with a welcoming secondary school to recruit a Design & Technology Teacher to join an established and well-supported department from after Easter. This role would suit an experienced DT specialist or an Early Career Teacher ready to grow with the right guidance around them.

You’ll be joining a department that values collaboration, shares ideas freely, and supports staff at every stage of their career. Whether you’re refining your craft or finding your feet, you’ll be backed by experienced colleagues and clear structures that let you focus on what you do best, teaching great lessons.

The role

You’ll be responsible for delivering engaging, well-planned DT lessons across KS3 and KS4, helping students develop practical skills, creativity, problem-solving, and confidence. The department delivers a broad and balanced curriculum, with opportunities to teach to your strengths and specialisms where possible.

You’ll play a key role in :

Planning and delivering high-quality DT lessons aligned to the curriculum

Creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where students feel safe to experiment and learn

Using a range of teaching strategies and technologies to maintain pace, challenge, and engagement

Differentiating effectively to meet the needs of all learners

Tracking progress and using assessment to inform next steps

Working collaboratively within the department to keep teaching creative and consistent

Promoting strong behaviour for learning and positive relationships in the classroom

What we’re looking for

UK QTS (or working towards it for ECTs)

A genuine enthusiasm for Design & Technology and practical learning

The ability to build strong relationships with students and colleagues

A reflective approach and a willingness to develop your practice

Commitment to inclusive education and high expectations for every learner

What you’ll get through Protocol Education

Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies

FREE access to our online CPD Academy

Ongoing support from a dedicated, local consultant

Opportunities in supportive schools that match your values

A smooth, straightforward registration process

If you’re an ECT, this is a great chance to start your career in a department that understands the importance of support, mentoring, and confidence-building. If you’re experienced, it’s a chance to put your expertise to work in a school that values what you bring.

Interested? Let’s have a chat and see if this one feels like the right fit for you.

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 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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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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