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

Are you a creative and enthusiastic Design and Technology Teacher who can inspire pupils to turn ideas into practical skills and innovative projects?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently seeking an enthusiastic Design and Technology (D&T) Teacher to work with a school in Sheffield. This role is suited to someone who can deliver engaging lessons, encourage creative thinking and help students develop their practical and technical abilities.

Key responsibilities as a Design and Technology Teacher:

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with curriculum requirements.
  • Demonstrate practical techniques and explain relevant design principles.
  • Encourage creativity, problem-solving and independent thinking.
  • Assess students' progress and provide constructive feedback.
  • Maintain a safe and organised environment during practical activities.
  • Adapt teaching methods to meet different learning needs.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to support student achievement.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
  • Strong subject knowledge in Design and Technology.
  • Experience planning lessons and assessing students' progress is desirable.
  • Effective classroom management and communication skills.
  • Ability to encourage creativity and practical problem-solving.
  • Commitment to maintaining safe practices during practical work.
  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
  • Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Why work with GSL Education?

  • Access to teaching opportunities across South Yorkshire.
  • Personal support from a dedicated education consultant.
  • Competitive daily pay and guidance throughout your assignment.

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, 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.