Teacher of Design Technology
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value attributed to the critical educational role in technology, but limited salary and benefits mention.
- Engagement in design technology stimulates critical thinking
- Impactful teaching role with student engagement
- Collaboration with a supportive team of educators
- Limited salary and benefit details provided
Pros
- Engagement in a vital area of education (design technology)
- Potential influence on students' practical skills development
- Collaboration with a dedicated teaching team
Cons
- Limited information on salary range or benefits
- May involve a significant administrative workload
- Opportunity may depend heavily on school performance
Who it's for
Early to Mid-career • Full-time
Good fit
- Design technology teachers keen on student development
- Early Career Teachers aiming to enhance teaching experience
- Individuals thriving in collaborative teaching setups
Not recommended for
- New teachers without proper credentials
- Candidates seeking hands-off teaching roles
- Individuals unwilling to engage in extra-curricular activities
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of design technology as part of our school technology teaching team.
The teacher of design technology will be accountable for: Planning and teaching lessons to the classes they are assigned to teach within the context of the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work. The successful candidate would teach design technology to key stage 3, 4 and potentially to key stage 5 and be expected to engage in extra-curricular activity as required.
Our successful candidate will have the following experience, skillset and qualifications:
- Commitment to improving student learning and raising achievement
- Enthusiasm to inspire in students a desire to learn and participate
- Honours Degree
- DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status
The post is full-time and permanent, to begin in either Easter or September 2026 and is suitable for both experienced and Early Career teachers. This role reports to the head of design technology.
