Design Technology Teacher

Job Title: Design Technology Teacher
Location: Newcastle
Start Date: 1st October 2026
Salary: £160 - £220 per day

Are you an enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher who can inspire creativity, innovation and practical problem-solving?

Do you have strong Design Technology subject knowledge and a passion for delivering engaging and challenging lessons?

Can you encourage pupils to think independently, take creative risks and take pride in the quality of their work?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a successful secondary school in Newcastle with a thriving and increasingly popular Design Technology department. The department has an ambitious and creative culture, with a strong focus on developing pupils’ creativity, craftsmanship, resilience and academic achievement.

The school is looking to take on a Design Technology Teacher on a long-term maternity cover basis from 1st October 2026 until 31st August 2027, subject to the return of the postholder. The successful Design Technology Teacher will deliver engaging practical and theory lessons, using strong subject knowledge to develop pupils’ design thinking, technical expertise, problem-solving skills and ability to create, evaluate and refine their work.

The successful Design Technology Teacher will have:

• QTS with a Design Technology specialism
• Strong Design Technology subject knowledge
• Experience delivering engaging and challenging Design Technology lessons
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to encourage creativity, independence and attention to detail
• An enthusiastic, committed and creative approach to teaching

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Design Technology Teacher position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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