Job Description

Role: Teacher of Design Technology

Location: Leighton Buzzard

Salary: £

Full time

Start: November 2024

Supply Desk are looking to appoint an inspiring and dedicated Design and Technology teacher to work 5 day per week in a school located in the Leighton Buzzard area. If you are passionate about the power of delivering creative and innovative lessons to students and making a difference in shaping their young mind. This role will an exciting prospect for your teaching development.

The school:

The school located in the Leighton Buzzard area is committed to providing nurturing learning environment through the supportive and hands on approach from excellent staff and teachers. Students are provided with the best opportunity to achieve their full potential as they are empowered to be ambitious. The school have dedicated and passionate team of teacher and staff that who work closely in collaboration, developing innovative strategies to stimulate pupils learning.

The Role:

Develop and deliver engaging Design and Technology lessons to students, fostering their creativity and critical thinking skills.

Teach various aspects of Design and Technology, including graphic design, product design, electronics, textiles, and materials technology.

Incorporate hands-on activities, projects, and problem-solving tasks to enhance students' practical skills and understanding of design principles.

Guide students in effectively utilising design software, tools, and equipment, ensuring their safety and proper use.

The Ideal Candidate: 

Bachelor's degree in Design and Technology Education or a related field

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification is desirable

Knowledge or experience teaching engineering is desirable

However, any teachers with proven experience in teaching Design and Technology at the secondary level are welcome to apply

Benefits for working for Supply Desk:

Pay to scale

Safeguarding training

Weekly pay

Dedicated team on hand for support

Designated consultant

£100 for referring a friend referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who work 5+ shifts

If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity, then please give us a call on for more information and Apply Below.

Supply Desk is working in partnership with several Local Authorities and represent a host of opportunities in the boroughs of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. In addition to top rates of pay, and a commitment to your professional development, we can offer you a pension contribution scheme and a dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way.

Due to the overwhelming response to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards