Design & Technology Teacher

ABC Teachers, a leading education recruitment agency, is seeking a Design & Technology (D&T) Teacher to join secondary schools across Telford. This role is ideal for qualified teachers looking to teach practical and creative subjects, inspire students, and work within supportive school environments.

About the role

As a D&T Teacher, you will:

• Deliver high-quality lessons in resistant materials, textiles, electronics, and product design
• Inspire students to develop creative, technical, and practical skills
• Plan and assess student work in line with school curriculum policies
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and safely
• Promote safe use of D&T equipment and adherence to health & safety standards

This position offers teaching across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to contribute to school projects, competitions, and cross-curricular initiatives.

About the school

You will work in a variety of secondary schools in Telford, including academies and maintained schools. These schools provide structured behaviour policies, supportive leadership, and well-equipped D&T facilities. Working across multiple schools allows you to teach Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students in practical and engaging design and technology lessons.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Design & Technology Teacher you will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Be confident teaching practical D&T skills across KS3 and KS4
• Have excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Be organised, creative, and flexible
• Have experience in teaching design & technology (preferred but not essential for recent graduates)

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.