Design & Technology specialist

Location: South Gloucestershire
Job Type: Contract
Reference: AW051220254
Salary: £160 - £280/day + PAYE, CPD & £50 referral
Job Published: 07 December 2025

Design & Technology Teacher (Full Time, January Start)

Location: South Gloucestershire (on the outskirts of Bristol)
Contract: Full-time, ongoing
Salary: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, depending on experience)
Requirements: UK QTS, with a specialism or strong interest in Engineering / Design & Technology

We’re working with a large, mixed secondary school that values community, equity and ambition. They are looking for a committed DT / Engineering specialist to join the department from January.

About the school

  • The school is part of a larger trust and has recently been rated “Good” in all Ofsted categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and post-16 provision.

  • Their guiding values centre around COMMUNITY, EQUITY and AMBITION.

  • They’re committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where all students, regardless of background or starting point, are supported to succeed academically, socially and personally.

  • The school curriculum is broad and balanced, offering all students exposure to a wide variety of subjects, including design and technology, to help them discover their passions and prepare for future pathways.

 

As the DT / Engineering-specialist teacher you will:

  • Deliver Design & Technology (and associated engineering/technical) lessons across Key Stage 3, and/or GCSE-level D&T (depending on timetable and qualifications)

  • Plan, deliver and mark lessons, assessments and practical coursework — helping students to build skills in design thinking, materials, tools/techniques, problem-solving and technical understanding

  • Work with the department to maintain a rich, well-resourced workshop or Design & Technology facilities (or support their ongoing development)

  • Contribute to broader department planning, support student progress, and collaborate with colleagues to foster a consistent, high-quality learning experience

 

They’re looking for a teacher who:

  • Has UK QTS and specialises (or has strong technical competence) in Engineering / Design & Technology

  • Can teach across KS3 and KS4, adapting learning for mixed-ability classes, combining theory and hands-on practical work

  • Is organised, reliable, and comfortable planning and delivering technical, practical lessons as well as marking written work

  • Believes in the school’s values — community, equity and ambition — and is committed to supporting all students to reach their potential

  • Is ready to work collaboratively within a supportive department and wider school community

 

Why work through Protocol Education?

  • Salary paid to scale, commensurate with experience

  • Weekly PAYE pay — straightforward and reliable

  • Access to our CPD resources and support (for teaching and classroom management)

  • A dedicated consultant who supports you from registration through to placement and beyond

  • Opportunity to work in a large, well-resourced school where DT / Engineering has space to flourish

If you have a passion for design, technology and engineering education — and you want a stable, supportive school environment where you can make a real difference — this is an excellent opportunity.