DT Teacher

Job Title: DT Teacher

Location: Kensington and Chelsea
Salary Range: £185 - £265 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: February 2025
Contract Type: Long-term

Are you a passionate and innovative Design & Technology Teacher eager to inspire the next generation of designers, engineers and problem-solvers?

Do you have the ability to deliver dynamic and engaging lessons that develop students' creativity, technical skills and critical thinking? GSL Education are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled DT Teacher to join a forward-thinking and dynamic school in Kensington and Chelsea. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated educator to ignite creativity, problem-solving and innovation among students.

If you have a genuine passion for design and technology, coupled with the ability to engage students through practical and theoretical learning, we would love to hear from you!

Role Overview

As a DT Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and interactive lessons that cover various aspects of design and technology, including product design, resistant materials, graphics and engineering principles. You will motivate and inspire students to think critically, develop problem-solving skills and apply innovative design concepts to real-world scenarios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging and challenging DT lessons that align with the national curriculum.
• Encourage students to explore creative and technical design solutions, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Support students in practical workshops, ensuring a safe and well-managed learning environment.
• Develop and maintain high-quality learning materials, including the use of modern technology and CAD software.
• Inspire students to take pride in their projects and develop transferable skills for future careers.
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to support their academic growth.
• Promote STEM education and career pathways, encouraging students to explore opportunities in design and engineering fields.
• Ensure all lessons are inclusive, engaging and differentiated to support students of all abilities.

DT Teacher requirements:

• A qualified teacher status (QTS) with a specialisation in Design & Technology, Engineering, Product Design, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience teaching Design Technology at KS3 and KS4, with a strong understanding of the curriculum.
• Strong knowledge of resistant materials, product design, or engineering principles.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Experience in using modern technologies, CAD software and 3D printing is highly desirable.
• A passion for innovation, creativity and problem-solving in the classroom.
• Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive pay rates, reflecting your skills and expertise.
• A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support and career guidance.
• The opportunity to work in a modern and well-equipped school environment.
• A chance to inspire and empower young learners, equipping them with practical skills for the future.

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 the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Design & Technology Teacher in a secondary schoolrole, 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.