Design and Technology Teacher

Design and Technology Teacher

Location: DurhamContract: Full-time Key Stages: KS3-KS4Start Date: November 2025

We are seeking a passionate and creative Design and Technology Teacher to join a dynamic secondary school in Durham. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them to develop practical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a love for innovation and design.

Role Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Design and Technology lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Teach across KS3 and KS4, covering a range of specialisms such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Engineering (depending on expertise).
• Create a supportive, inclusive, and safe learning environment where all students can thrive.
• Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including those with additional support requirements.
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress, providing constructive feedback to help pupils reach their full potential.
• Prepare students for internal assessments and external examinations, including GCSE coursework and practical elements.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, resource development, and departmental improvement.
• Support extracurricular and enrichment activities related to Design and Technology where possible.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Design and Technology at KS3-KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for fostering creativity and innovation.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

About us

With 25 years of success and national offices across the UK, Tradewind is a market leader in education recruitment. When you partner with Tradewind, you'll be working with an award-winning Sunday Times Top 100 employer.

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