Design Technology Teacher

Design Technology Teacher

Key Details

• Position: Design Technology Teacher
• Specialism: Food Technology / Resistant Materials
• Location: Shrewsbury
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Full-time, long-term
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

The Role
A secondary school in Shrewsbury is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Design Technology Teacher to join their department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.
The successful candidate will teach Design Technology across KS3 and KS4, with a focus on Food Technology and Resistant Materials. You will deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons that encourage creativity, innovation, and problem-solving while helping students develop valuable technical and life skills.
The role will involve planning and delivering high-quality lessons, assessing student progress, maintaining high standards of health and safety within practical learning environments, and supporting pupils in completing a range of design and manufacturing projects. You will work closely with colleagues to deliver an inspiring curriculum that prepares students for further study and future careers within design, engineering, hospitality, and manufacturing.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification; ECTs are welcome to apply
• Have experience teaching Design Technology at KS3 and KS4
• Be confident delivering Food Technology and/or Resistant Materials
• Demonstrate excellent classroom and workshop management skills
• Have a thorough understanding of health and safety procedures within practical subjects
• Be committed to raising student achievement and encouraging creativity
• Have a passion for practical education and developing students' technical skills

The School
The school offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where practical learning is highly valued. Staff benefit from strong leadership, well-equipped specialist facilities, excellent teaching resources, and ongoing professional development. The Design Technology department is committed to delivering an engaging curriculum that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for future success.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Technology Teacher seeking a full-time, long-term role in Shrewsbury starting September 2026, offering the chance to inspire students through practical learning within a supportive and successful school.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.