Design Technology Teacher

Description:

Design Technology Teacher

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary: £179 - £255 a day
Contract: Ongoing
Start Date: Immediate

Inspire Innovation. Create Future Designers.
Are you a passionate and creative Design Technology Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Leicester? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join a successful secondary school committed to providing students with an engaging, practical, and forward-thinking curriculum.
This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational educator who can bring Design Technology to life and equip students with the skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities needed for future careers in engineering, design, manufacturing, architecture, and technology.
Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced practitioner, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Design Technology Teacher, you will:

Deliver high-quality Design Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Teach one or more specialist areas including Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, CAD/CAM, Graphics, or Construction.
Plan engaging lessons that challenge and inspire learners of all abilities.
Develop students' practical workshop skills while promoting safe working practices.
Prepare students for GCSE Design Technology and support examination success.
Monitor, assess, and track student progress effectively.
Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment activities.
Maintain a safe, organised, and stimulating workshop environment.
Promote creativity, innovation, and independent learning.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Essential:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
Degree in Design Technology, Product Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, or a related subject.
Experience teaching Design Technology within a secondary school setting.
Excellent classroom management skills.
Strong understanding of the current Design Technology curriculum.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
What We Offer

A supportive and welcoming leadership team.
Well-equipped DT workshops and specialist teaching facilities.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Access to excellent training and mentoring programmes.
A positive and inclusive school culture.
Employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits package.
Pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.
Meet Your Consultant
Your dedicated consultant, Alan, brings more than 15 years of experience in the education sector. As a qualified teacher with QTS, he combines detailed knowledge of local schools with first-hand insight into the demands of today's classrooms.
If you are considering your next teaching role or simply want to talk through the current market, Alan will be pleased to support you. Get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunities currently available.

Safeguarding and Compliance
Clarence Recruitment is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults, and patients. All applicants are expected to uphold the same commitment.
Every placement is conditional on satisfactory pre-employment screening. This includes DBS clearance, proof of identity, right-to-work verification, references, qualifications, and any relevant professional registrations.
Checks for education appointments are carried out in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. For healthcare and medical roles, our compliance procedures follow Employment Check Standards, CQC requirements, and applicable safeguarding legislation