Job description
Job Title: Design & Technology Teacher
Location: Hull
Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £34,068 to £52,834 per annum (MPS/UPS)
Are you a creative and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher who can inspire pupils to turn ideas into practical solutions? Do you have strong subject knowledge and a passion for developing pupils’ creativity, problem-solving skills and confidence through practical learning?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently looking for a Design & Technology Teacher to work in a secondary school in Hull. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated teacher to deliver engaging, practical lessons and help pupils develop both their technical understanding and creative abilities within a supportive learning environment.
Design & Technology Teacher Role:
The successful Design & Technology Teacher will plan and deliver practical and theory-based lessons across the appropriate secondary curriculum. You will encourage pupils to explore ideas, develop design solutions and use materials, tools and equipment safely, while maintaining high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement.
Design & Technology Teacher Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging Design & Technology lessons that combine theoretical knowledge with practical application.
- Develop pupils’ understanding of design processes, materials, manufacturing techniques and problem-solving.
- Provide differentiated learning activities to support pupils with a range of abilities and learning needs.
- Demonstrate safe and effective use of tools, machinery, materials and workshop equipment.
- Assess pupils’ practical and written work, providing constructive feedback to support continued progress.
- Maintain a safe, organised and purposeful classroom or workshop environment while promoting positive behaviour.
Design & Technology Teacher Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Strong subject knowledge across relevant areas of Design & Technology and practical workshop skills.
- Previous experience teaching Design & Technology within a secondary school setting is desirable.
- Confident classroom management skills with the ability to engage and motivate pupils.
- Strong awareness of workshop health and safety procedures and a commitment to maintaining safe practical learning.
- An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years, with any employment gaps explained
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
To apply to work with GSL Education as a Design & Technology Teacher in Hull, or to find out more about this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.
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.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Design & 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.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Hull.