Job Description
Position: Design & Technology Teacher
Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work
Start Date: 18/12/2026
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Salary: -35,602 - -54,328 M1 to UPS3 (national teacher pay scales)
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range.
Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Email: (url removed)
Contact Name: Danna Crous
About the Role:
Looking for your next Design Technology Teacher role, with room to develop older pupils creativity and practical confidence? You will teach design thinking, technical knowledge and hands-on work, helping pupils turn ideas into considered outcomes. Your subject expertise can make a clear difference to their progress.
As a Design Technology Teacher, you will shape engaging lessons, adapt tasks for different abilities and give feedback that moves learning forward. You will work with colleagues to maintain a safe, purposeful environment for practical work. If you enjoy helping young people think independently and solve design problems, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements:
To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching Design and Technology to older pupils
- Strong knowledge of safe workshop practice
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging Design and Technology lessons for older pupils
- Develop pupils technical knowledge, creativity and practical skills
- Adapt teaching to meet a range of learning needs
- Teach safe use of tools, materials and equipment
- Assess progress and provide constructive feedback
- Work with departmental colleagues to support continuity of learning
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Bring the subject knowledge expected of a Design Technology Teacher
- Show confidence in teaching both practical and theoretical work
- Encourage independent thinking and problem-solving
- Build positive relationships with pupils
- Maintain a calm, productive learning environment
- Work collaboratively and respond flexibly to pupils needs
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
We:
- Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
- Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you -150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
- Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
- Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process:
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.