Teacher of Design Technology

Teacher of Design Technology (DT) - Secondary School

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term (with potential for permanent placement)

Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Agency: Reed Education

Design Technology Teacher Jobs in Bradford.

Are you a passionate and dedicated Design Technology Teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity? Are you searching for Design Technology Teacher jobs, DT Teacher vacancies, Design and Technology teaching roles, Product Design Teacher jobs, or Engineering Teacher positions in Bradford?

Reed Education is delighted to be working with a successful secondary school in Bradford to recruit a talented Teacher of Design Technology (DT) for a full-time position starting in September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic DT specialist, Product Design Teacher, Resistant Materials Teacher, Engineering Teacher, Construction Teacher, Graphics Teacher, or Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join a supportive and forward-thinking Technology department.

The Role

As a Teacher of Design Technology, you will deliver engaging and practical lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 Product Design, Engineering, or Construction depending on experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Design Technology lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Teaching across a range of DT specialisms including Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, Graphics, CAD/CAM, Manufacturing, Construction, and Workshop Technology.
• Developing students' creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and practical making skills.
• Preparing students for GCSE Design and Technology, GCSE Engineering, and vocational qualifications where applicable.
• Assessing, monitoring, and supporting student progress to ensure excellent outcomes.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety within workshops and practical learning environments.
• Contributing to wider STEM initiatives, enrichment activities, and departmental development.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Design Technology teacher who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• A degree in Design Technology, Product Design, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Industrial Design, or a related subject.
• Experience teaching Design Technology at secondary school level in the UK.
• Knowledge of one or more DT disciplines including Product Design, Resistant Materials, Engineering, Graphics, CAD/CAM, Food Technology, Construction, or Manufacturing.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Experience teaching GCSE Design and Technology (desirable).
• Experience teaching A-Level Product Design, Engineering, Construction, or BTEC qualifications (advantageous).

Why Work with Reed Education?

As one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, Reed Education offers:

• Access to a wide network of secondary schools and academies.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• Competitive rates of pay paid weekly.
• CPD and professional development opportunities.
• 24/7 ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Free Enhanced DBS check (subject to terms).
• Refer-a-friend scheme with rewards of up to £250 in vouchers.

Apply Today

If you're a qualified Design Technology Teacher, DT Teacher, Teacher of Design and Technology, Product Design Teacher, Engineering Teacher, Construction Teacher, Resistant Materials Teacher, Graphics Teacher, STEM Teacher, or an ECT Design Technology Teacher looking for your next role in Leeds, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now