Design Technology Teacher
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Location: East London
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Salary: £36,413 - £50,474 (1.0 FTE)
Contract: Fixed Term (1 year 0.8 FTE)
Are you a passionate Design Technology Teacher with experience teaching Food Technology at GCSE?
Are you a confident classroom manager with the ability to engage students across diverse cultural backgrounds?
Are you interested in a 4 day per week teaching role in a diverse and supportive secondary school?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a co-educational secondary school based in East London, who are looking to appoint a Design Technology Teacher. This faith school welcomes a diverse staff and student population and is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential, regardless of their background. SEN provision at this school is strong, with good support from leadership.
The school is looking to take on a Design Technology Teacher on a 1-year fixed term contract, starting from 1 September 2026, working 4 days per week across the full KS3 and KS4 curriculum. Expertise is delivering GCSE Food Technology is essential for this role. A teacher who could offer an additional subject outside of Design and Technology, would be considered for a full-time contract, otherwise this role will be 0.8 FTE.
To be considered for this role, you will:
Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge in Design and Technology, including Food Technology
Hold QTS and have a minimum 2 years’ teaching experience
Foster positive relationships with your students, setting and maintaining high expectations
Set and maintain high standards for yourself and your students
Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and leadership
Communicate clearly and confidently, verbally and in writing
Hold UK Right to Work
By engaging with TeacherActive for this role, you will gain:
A dedicated permanent recruitment consultant offering individualised, expert support
Access to a range of schools and roles across our London network
Continuous professional development through our free online portal,
(phone number removed)
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment
Location: East London
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Salary: £36,413 - £50,474 (1.0 FTE)
Contract: Fixed Term (1 year 0.8 FTE)
Are you a passionate Design Technology Teacher with experience teaching Food Technology at GCSE?
Are you a confident classroom manager with the ability to engage students across diverse cultural backgrounds?
Are you interested in a 4 day per week teaching role in a diverse and supportive secondary school?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a co-educational secondary school based in East London, who are looking to appoint a Design Technology Teacher. This faith school welcomes a diverse staff and student population and is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential, regardless of their background. SEN provision at this school is strong, with good support from leadership.
The school is looking to take on a Design Technology Teacher on a 1-year fixed term contract, starting from 1 September 2026, working 4 days per week across the full KS3 and KS4 curriculum. Expertise is delivering GCSE Food Technology is essential for this role. A teacher who could offer an additional subject outside of Design and Technology, would be considered for a full-time contract, otherwise this role will be 0.8 FTE.
To be considered for this role, you will:
Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge in Design and Technology, including Food Technology
Hold QTS and have a minimum 2 years’ teaching experience
Foster positive relationships with your students, setting and maintaining high expectations
Set and maintain high standards for yourself and your students
Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and leadership
Communicate clearly and confidently, verbally and in writing
Hold UK Right to Work
By engaging with TeacherActive for this role, you will gain:
A dedicated permanent recruitment consultant offering individualised, expert support
Access to a range of schools and roles across our London network
Continuous professional development through our free online portal,
(phone number removed)
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment