Design Technology Teacher

Design & Technology Teacher – Secondary School

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Location: Salford, Greater Manchester

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Potential: Opportunity to progress into a permanent position

Suitable for: Experienced Teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Are you a passionate Design & Technology Teacher looking for your next opportunity?

Astro Education is working with a secondary school in Salford to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher for a full-time, long-term position. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about their subject, confident in the classroom and keen to make a real difference to students' learning and progress.

The role will involve teaching Design & Technology across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with responsibility for lesson planning, preparation, assessment and marking. For the right candidate, there may also be an opportunity for the position to lead to a permanent role.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs who have classroom experience and can demonstrate strong behaviour management, secure subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for Design & Technology.

The Role

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• Teach Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4.
  
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of students with a range of abilities.
  
• Prepare learning resources and practical activities that develop students' creativity, technical skills and subject knowledge.
  
• Complete planning, assessment and marking in line with school expectations.
  
• Maintain high standards of behaviour through effective classroom management and clear expectations.
  
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement.
  
• Contribute positively to the wider department and school community.
  

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who can bring enthusiasm, professionalism and confidence to the classroom.

The successful candidate will have:

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• Experience teaching in a secondary school classroom, including ECT placements or previous teaching experience.
  
• Strong subject knowledge in Design & Technology and the ability to deliver the KS3 and KS4 curriculum effectively.
  
• Excellent classroom management skills and the confidence to establish clear boundaries.
  
• The ability to plan engaging lessons and assess students' work effectively.
  
• High expectations of student behaviour, effort and achievement. xsabvtc
  
• A positive, adaptable approach and a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed.