At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through hands-on Design & Technology lessons and foster their creative confidence.
- Company: Join a supportive secondary school in Peterborough focused on staff well-being and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rates, weekly pay, and access to extensive benefit schemes.
- Other info: Collaborate with peers and contribute to exciting extra-curricular design clubs.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the next generation of designers and engineers in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have experience in a UK secondary school.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term
Salary: £150 - £260 per day (dependent on experience)
Sponsorship: Please note: This position unfortunately cannot offer visa sponsorship.
Are you an innovative DT Teacher ready to inspire the next generation of designers, engineers, and creative problem-solvers? Randstad Education is currently seeking a fully qualified DT Teacher to join an ambitious secondary school in Peterborough. Whether you are an experienced DT Teacher seeking a fresh opportunity in Cambridgeshire or an Early Career DT Teacher eager to establish your career, this position offers an ideal workshop space to share your practical expertise.
You will join a well-resourced Design Technology department equipped with modern machinery, tools, and digital design software, working alongside colleagues who collaborate closely to make practical learning safe, engaging, and inspiring.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver Practical DT Lessons: Plan and deliver engaging, hands-on Design & Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4 (GCSE), spanning product design, resistant materials, and graphics.
- Full Curriculum Ownership: Take full responsibility for class preparation, workshop demonstrations, ongoing pupil assessment, and GCSE portfolio moderation.
- Workshop Safety & Management: Maintain strict health and safety standards across workshop spaces, ensuring machinery and tools are operated responsibly by all students.
- Foster Creative Confidence: Guide pupils through the complete design process—from initial sketches and computer-aided design (CAD) to physical prototyping and evaluation.
- Departmental Contribution: Collaborate with departmental peers to update project schemes of work, manage materials inventory, and support extra-curricular design clubs.
We are searching for a practical, skilled DT Teacher with strong subject knowledge and outstanding classroom leadership. Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS. Proven track record of working as a DT Teacher within a UK secondary school workshop setting. Full Right to Work in the UK (this specific role unfortunately cannot provide visa sponsorship). Up-to-date knowledge of workshop health and safety protocols (DATA accreditation is highly desirable). Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).
What We Offer- Competitive Daily Rates: Pay rates reflective of your experience, paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.
- A Welcoming Community: Work within a supportive Peterborough school environment that prioritises staff well-being, teamwork, and continuous development.
- Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).
DT Teacher - Peterborough employer: Randstad Education
Randstad Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Lingfield, UK. With a focus on employee growth through ongoing training and development, staff are equipped to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals with severe needs. The modern educational setting provides excellent facilities, ensuring that employees have the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
