DT Supply Teacher | Secondary Schools | Dudley

Position: Design & Technology Supply Teacher
Location: Dudley and surrounding areas
Contract: Daily Supply / Flexible
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Design & Technology Supply Teaching Opportunities in Dudley

We work with a variety of secondary schools across Dudley, including Good, Outstanding, Independent, and Faith schools. This provides teachers with the opportunity to work in different educational environments while choosing assignments that fit around their availability and professional preferences.

Whether you are looking for occasional teaching days, regular weekly work, or the opportunity to secure a longer-term position, we can offer flexible opportunities to suit your circumstances.

About the Role

As a Design & Technology Supply Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to teach KS5 where appropriate. You may be asked to cover a range of DT specialisms, including Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, Graphics, and Food Technology, depending on your experience.

Many assignments will involve following existing lesson plans and resources, allowing you to focus on effective classroom delivery and maintaining a positive learning environment.

You will be expected to uphold the school's behaviour and safeguarding expectations while ensuring practical activities are conducted safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Design & Technology across KS3 and KS4

• Deliver KS5 lessons where appropriate to your experience

• Follow lesson plans and departmental schemes of work

• Deliver practical and theory-based DT lessons

• Maintain excellent classroom management

• Ensure safe working practices in workshops and specialist classrooms

• Support pupils with practical projects and coursework

• Assess and monitor student progress where required

• Follow individual school policies and safeguarding procedures

• Provide appropriate feedback to permanent teaching staff

Flexible Opportunities

Daily supply teaching offers an excellent opportunity for DT Teachers who want greater flexibility over their working schedule.

You can choose the days you are available and gain experience across different secondary schools in Dudley. For teachers considering a permanent move, supply work can also provide the opportunity to experience different schools before committing to a longer-term position.

Assignments may include:

• Single-day DT cover

• Regular weekly supply

• Short-term placements

• Longer-term cover

• GCSE DT teaching

• KS5 teaching where available

• Practical workshop supervision and teaching

The Schools

Our partner secondary schools across Dudley offer a range of teaching environments and facilities. We work with schools that value practical subjects and recognise the importance of Design & Technology in developing creativity, technical understanding, problem-solving, and employability skills.

Depending on your experience, you may work within specialist workshops, design studios, food technology rooms, or classrooms equipped with modern CAD/CAM resources.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for Design & Technology Teachers who are:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experienced teaching DT at secondary level

• Confident teaching KS3 and KS4

• Able to deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons

• Familiar with workshop and classroom health and safety

• Reliable, punctual, and professional

• Adaptable and comfortable working across different schools

• Passionate about developing students' practical and creative skills

How to Apply

To be considered for Design & Technology supply opportunities across secondary schools in Dudley, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.