Job description
Job Title: Design and Technology Teacher
Location: Barnsley
Pay: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Could your creativity and practical expertise inspire students to design, create, and innovate with confidence?
GSL Education are working with forward-thinking schools in Barnsley to appoint a Design and Technology Teacher. We are looking for a skilled and tech savvy educator who can deliver practical lessons, nurture creative thinking, and equip students with valuable technical and problem-solving skills.
The Design and Technology Teacher role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining creativity with practical learning to prepare students for future study and careers.
DT Teacher Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging practical and theory-based Design and Technology lessons
- Encourage creativity, innovation, and independent thinking through project-based learning
- Demonstrate safe use of workshop equipment, tools, and materials at all times
- Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to improve performance
- Prepare practical resources and maintain an organised, safe learning environment
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance curriculum delivery and student outcomes
D&T Teacher Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
- Experience teaching Design and Technology in a secondary school is desirable
- Strong knowledge of workshop safety procedures and the Design and Technology curriculum
- Ability to motivate students through engaging practical activities
- Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Daily rates of up to £220, depending on experience
- Access opportunities across a variety of well-resourced schools
- Expand your practical teaching expertise through diverse placements
- Receive dedicated career support from experienced education consultants
- Encourage students to develop creativity, technical confidence, and real-world skills
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Design and Technology Teacher’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.