DT Teacher

Location: Leeds
Job Type: Contract
Reference: DRsept251
Salary: £145 - £252/day
Job Published: 02 June 2025

🔧 Design and Technology Teacher – Bring Ideas to Life in Leeds

Location: Leeds
Pay: £700–£1,425 per week (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time or Part-time

Got a knack for turning creativity into capability? Whether it’s CAD, circuits, or crafting the perfect lesson, we’re looking for a Design and Technology Teacher who can make design concepts click and spark big ‘aha!’ moments.

This school in Leeds is ready to welcome an innovative D&T teacher who knows how to get students hands-on, switched-on, and thinking like real designers. Full-time or part-time—we’re flexible if you are.


What You’ll Be Doing:

🛠️ Deliver inspiring D&T lessons that get students designing, building, and thinking critically
📐 Plan engaging, practical lessons aligned with the national curriculum
🎯 Track student progress and help them aim higher with targeted feedback
🤝 Collaborate with a brilliant teaching team to refine the D&T curriculum
⚽ Option to support extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, or competitions? Even better!)
📋 Keep accurate records and ensure a safe learning space that’s inclusive for everyone


What We’re Looking For:

✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
🎓 Degree in a relevant Design, Engineering, or Technology field
🏫 Experience teaching at secondary level (KS3–KS4; KS5 a bonus)
💬 Top-notch communication and classroom management skills
📎 Organised, adaptable, and creative with your approach

Bonus points for:
🏅 Coaching qualifications
🎉 Experience organising school events or STEM competitions


Why Choose Protocol Education?

  • Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella company faff)

  • Free access to our online CPD Academy

  • A friendly, dedicated consultant who actually listens

  • Thrive training—free and ready to boost your wellbeing toolkit

  • Roles across mainstream and SEND settings


📩 Ready to design your next chapter?

Apply now or get in touch to chat through the role. And if you’re not yet Thrive trained, we’ll sort that too- it’s a fantastic way to stand out to schools and support student wellbeing.