Design Technology Teacher KS2 KS3

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Working Pattern: Part-Time (3 Days per week)

Salary/Rate: £150 - £220 per day (dependent on experience)

About the Role:

Randstad Education is seeking an inventive and engaging Design & Technology (DT) Teacher to join a vibrant, co-educational school in Southend-on-Sea. Covering Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils across both primary and lower secondary phases, this part-time role (3 days per week) offers an immediate start for a passionate educator.

You will teach in well-equipped specialist workshop facilities, delivering practical projects that span multi-materials, mechanisms, and design principles to inspire creativity and hands-on problem solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging DT lessons suited to pupils across KS2 (Years 5-6) and KS3 (Years 7-9).

• Introduce young learners to practical tools, workshop safety, design processes, and materials (wood, plastics, textiles/graphics where applicable).

• Maintain high standards of workshop safety, health and safety protocols, and correct machine management.

• Foster a positive, inclusive environment that encourages practical creativity, confidence, and perseverance.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS) or recognised teaching qualification (experienced Instructors/unqualified candidates with strong DT practical expertise may also be considered).

• Proven experience delivering Design & Technology across KS2 and/or KS3.

• Excellent classroom and workshop management skills.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to process one immediately via Randstad).

• Full right to work in the UK.

How to Apply:

Please apply immediately with your CV or contact Riya at [email removed] for more information. We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.

experience

Teaching

skills

good classroom management

qualifications

QTS

education

high school