Job description
Job title: Design and Technology Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Ready to inspire creativity and help youths turn their ideas into practical projects through Design and Technology?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently seeking a creative and knowledgeable Design and Technology (D&T) Teacher to work with a school in Sheffield. This is an opportunity for a teacher who can combine subject knowledge with practical learning and encourage students to develop their technical abilities, creativity and problem-solving skills.
As a Design and Technology Teacher, you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with curriculum requirements.
- Develop pupils' design, making and evaluation skills.
- Encourage creative thinking through practical projects.
- Prepare appropriate resources, materials and equipment.
- Ensure pupils follow relevant health and safety procedures.
- Assess students' work and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain a positive and well-managed classroom environment.
Requirements for the Design and Technology Teacher role:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
- Strong subject knowledge in Design and Technology.
- Previous experience teaching D&T in a school setting is desirable.
- Confident management of practical activities and classroom routines.
- Ability to engage pupils with different learning needs and abilities.
- Good planning, communication and organisational skills.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
What can GSL Education offer you?
- Access to teaching opportunities across South Yorkshire.
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
- Competitive daily rates and ongoing professional guidance.
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 across South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Design and Technology Teacher’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.