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Design Technology Teacher

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 140 - 200 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Staines

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Design & Technology Teacher – Ashford & Staines | September 2026 Start

Location: Ashford & Staines, Surrey
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time (Permanent and Long-Term opportunities available)
Salary: £170–£250 per day (depending on experience and pay scale)

Inspire the next generation of designers, engineers and creators.

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with several welcoming secondary schools across the Ashford and Staines areas who are seeking passionate and dedicated Design & Technology Teachers to join their departments from September 2026.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), we'd love to hear from you. Schools are looking for teachers with a passion for practical learning and the ability to deliver engaging lessons across the Design & Technology curriculum. Specialisms such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Textiles, Graphics or Engineering are all welcomed.

The Role

Teach Design & Technology to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students (Key Stage 5 opportunities available in some schools).

Plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons that inspire creativity and problem-solving.

Create a safe, inclusive and well-managed workshop/classroom environment.

Assess, monitor and support student progress.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to a thriving DT department.

The Ideal Candidate

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Experience teaching Design & Technology within a secondary school.

Strong subject knowledge across one or more DT specialisms.

Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.

Passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential.

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

What Teaching Personnel Offers

Competitive daily rates, paid weekly.

A dedicated Secondary Consultant supporting you throughout your placement.

Access to free and discounted CPD courses.

Opportunities for long-term, permanent and flexible roles.

Pension scheme.

Referral bonus for recommending friends and colleagues.

If you're ready to make a real impact in a supportive secondary school this September, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV or contact our Surrey Secondary Team to find out more about current Design & Technology teaching opportunities in Ashford, Staines and the surrounding areas.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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