Job description
Job Title: Design and Technology Teacher
Location: Doncaster
Pay Rate: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Can you inspire young people to combine creativity, technical knowledge, and practical skills to transform their ideas into well-designed outcomes?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are partnering with excellent schools in Doncaster to recruit creative and technically skilled Design and Technology Teacher. We are seeking qualified educators who can make practical learning engaging, introduce learners to different materials and processes, and encourage independent thinking throughout the design process.
As a Design and Technology Teacher, you will deliver practical and theory-based lessons that develop creativity, technical understanding, problem-solving abilities, and confidence with tools, materials, and manufacturing processes.
DT Teacher Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the Design and Technology curriculum
- Guide students through research, designing, prototyping, production, and evaluation
- Demonstrate safe and effective use of tools, machinery, materials, and specialist equipment
- Encourage experimentation, creative thinking, and practical problem-solving
- Assess project work and provide constructive feedback to support development
- Maintain appropriate health and safety standards throughout practical activities
D&T Teacher Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent teaching qualification
- Strong knowledge of the Design and Technology curriculum
- Practical understanding of relevant materials, processes, and workshop equipment
- Previous experience teaching Design and Technology at a school or similar setting
- Effective communication, organisation, and classroom management skills
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Access competitive daily rates reflecting your teaching experience
- Apply your creative and technical expertise across varied school environments
- Broaden your experience with different D&T projects, specialisms, and year groups
- Explore flexible assignments alongside longer-term teaching opportunities
- Receive ongoing 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.