Design and Technology Teacher

Location: Aylesbury
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344–£44,919

Students don’t improve by guessing.
They improve by planning, testing, and refining.

As a Design Technology Teacher, you will teach KS3 and KS4 students how to design, create, and evaluate work within a structured and practical environment.

Key responsibilities
Teach DT across KS3 and KS4
Guide students through design and build processes
Support practical work and safe tool use
Prepare students for GCSE coursework
Maintain organised workshop environments
Ensure health and safety standards are followed
Track progress and provide feedback

The classroom environment
Lessons are structured and organised
Students follow clear instructions
Practical work is controlled and safe
Behaviour is consistent

Skills and experience
Experience teaching DT or strong practical background
Confidence managing practical lessons
Strong organisation skills
Clear communication

What success looks like
Students complete projects successfully
Work improves over time
Lessons run smoothly and productively

QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly those with engineering, design, or construction backgrounds

Supply Desk can offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Out of hours on-call service
• Day to day or long-term assignments

Please contact Eliza on (phone number removed) for more information and Apply Below

Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.