Design Technology Teacher

Job Title:

Design Technology Teacher

Location:

Long Eaton

Start Date:

September 2026

Salary: £168 - £261 per day

Are you a passionate Design Technology Teacher with the ability to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4?

Do you have strong classroom management and a creative approach to teaching Design Technology?

Are you looking for a long-term opportunity within an Outstanding independent school?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with an Outstanding independent secondary school based in Long Eaton, who are looking to appoint a Design Technology Teacher for a long-term supply role. The school has a strong reputation for academic excellence and creativity, with a supportive leadership team and a positive learning environment where both staff and students are encouraged to thrive.

The school is looking to take on a dedicated Design Technology Teacher on a long-term supply basis starting ASAP. The successful Design Technology Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging and practical Design Technology lessons across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The successful Design Technology Teacher will join a welcoming department with excellent resources and ongoing support from Senior Leadership.

The successful Design Technology Teacher will have:

QTS with a Design Technology specialism

Experience teaching Design Technology up to Key Stage 4 / KS4

Excellent classroom management skills

A creative and engaging teaching style

Strong communication and organisational skills

A positive and adaptable attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

Teacher Active Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, please apply and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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