Job description
Job Title: Design and Technology Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Pay Rate: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Can you encourage students to think creatively, solve practical problems, and bring their design ideas to life?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking for creative and skilled Design and Technology Teachers to work in excellent schools across Sheffield. This role would suit qualified educators who enjoy practical teaching and can help young people develop their design skills, technical knowledge, and confidence through hands-on learning.
The Design and Technology Teacher supports learners in exploring ideas, working with different materials, and developing practical solutions while building an understanding of the design process.
D&T Teacher Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging Design and Technology lessons
- Guide students through designing, making, testing, and improving products
- Demonstrate how to use tools, equipment, and materials safely
- Encourage learners to explore ideas and find practical solutions to problems
- Assess practical projects and written work and provide useful feedback
- Maintain a safe and organised workshop and classroom environment
DT Teacher Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential
- Experience teaching Design and Technology within an educational setting or similar
- Good knowledge of D&T materials, equipment, and practical techniques
- Understanding of health and safety requirements in practical lessons
- Strong communication, planning, and classroom management skills
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Earn up to £220 per day, based on experience
- Use your creative and practical skills in different school settings
- Teach across a range of classes and ability levels
- Access flexible and long-term teaching placements
- Receive professional support from dedicated education consultants
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 South Yorkshire.
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.