Secondary Design & Technology Teacher Suitable to NQT New

Secondary Design & Technology Teacher - Chester - September Start

Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking an innovative, practical, and engaging Secondary Design & Technology Teacher for a variety of flexible daily supply, short-term, and long-term opportunities at supportive secondary schools across Chester.

Design & Technology brings learning to life through problem-solving, hands-on creation, and modern design principles. Schools across the area are seeking dedicated educators who can inspire student creativity while maintaining safe, well-managed workshop environments. Whether you are seeking the stability of a long-term placement or the flexibility of daily supply cover, we want to hear from you if you are ready to work as a Secondary D&T Teacher in Chester this September.

Role Overview

Deliver & Engage: Plan and deliver practical and theoretical D&T lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (covering specialist disciplines such as Resistant Materials, Product Design, Graphics, Engineering, or Food Technology depending on your background).

Flexibility: Step into diverse Design & Technology departments across Chester for flexible daily cover, short-term absences, or planned long-term block placements.

Workshop Safety & Innovation: Foster a safe, structured learning environment where students can confidently work with tools, machinery, materials, and CAD/CAM software.

Classroom & Practical Management: Maintain high standards of health and safety, enforcing workshop protocols while guiding students through coursework and practical projects.

Requirements

Qualifications: UK Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree.

Subject Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the UK National Curriculum for D&T across KS3 and KS4, including strong awareness of health and safety guidelines.

Practical Skills: Confidence in managing practical workshop environments, machinery, and guiding design-and-make activities safely.

Compliance: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

Location: Based in or easily able to commute to secondary schools throughout Chester and surrounding Cheshire West areas.

Why Join Academics?

Ultimate Flexibility: Choose the days and assignment types that best fit your schedule.

Competitive Pay: Earn excellent daily rates reflective of your scale, experience, and role responsibilities.

Variety of Opportunities: Work across a range of high-quality secondary environments and specialist facilities in Chester.

Full Support: Benefit from a dedicated local consultant team and a simple online timesheet system.

Apply Today!

If you are a passionate, qualified Secondary Design & Technology Teacher ready for your next role this September, let Academics match you with the right schools in Chester.

Apply now by submitting your CV, or contact the Academics team today to jumpstart your registration.

Academics is a dedicated Teacher Supply & Recruitment Agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must pass enhanced background checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.