Design Technology Teachers - Manchester

CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchestertemporaryPosted: 11 September 2026
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Build Your Next Career Move with Tradewind Recruitment - Design Technology Teachers Wanted Across Manchester!

Are you a qualified Design Technology Teacher who can turn ideas into reality? Tradewind Recruitment Manchester is looking for skilled DT specialists to inspire students across KS3 and GCSE in schools throughout Greater Manchester.

Whether your expertise is Product Design, Engineering, Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Design Technology, we want to hear from teachers who can help students design, create and manufacture the products of tomorrow.

We are looking for proper qualified teachers with QTS or QTLS. Design Technology is a practical subject involving workshops, tools, machinery and important health and safety responsibilities, so schools need experienced classroom teachers who can confidently manage practical lessons and deliver high-quality learning.

If you can transform a sketch into a prototype, a concept into a creation and a classroom into a workshop of innovation, we've got opportunities that could be the perfect fit.

Why Supply Teaching with Tradewind Is Built to Last

Daily Supply Means No Planning or Marking
For daily supply, simply arrive, deliver the lesson, support students with their designs, leave the workshop and classroom tidy, and head home when the bell rings. No planning, no marking and no taking projects home.

Long-Term Roles Available Too
Looking for a longer project? Our long-term placements allow you to become part of a school's Design Technology department. As with any long-term teaching role, you'll be expected to plan lessons, prepare resources and assess students' work.

Competitive Pay
Your skills, practical expertise and teaching experience deserve recognition. We offer competitive rates that reflect the value of qualified DT specialists.

Flexible Working
Whether you want a full timetable or a few days each week, we'll help you find a role that fits your plans.

Create Across Greater Manchester

With opportunities across the region, you could be:

Designing in Denton
Engineering in Eccles
Manufacturing in Middleton
Prototyping in Prestwich
Building in Bury
Sanding in Salford
Drilling in DroylsdenWherever your specialist area lies, we'll help you find a school where you can inspire the next generation of designers, engineers and makers.

An Inhouse Payroll Team You Can Trust

No umbrella companies. No offshore funny business. Just a legal, efficient payroll service managed by our own inhouse payroll team, ensuring you're paid accurately and on time.

Free Professional Development

Access thousands of CPD courses through The National College covering:

Behaviour management
SEND
Subject curriculum development
Teaching and learning from EYFS through to A LevelHelping you continue developing your teaching practice and specialist skills.

Easy Online Timesheets

Quick, simple and easier than assembling flat-pack furniture without instructions.

We're Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS) - essential.
Experience teaching Design Technology at KS3 and GCSE level.
Experience in Product Design, Engineering, Resistant Materials or related DT specialisms.
Strong practical skills and confidence managing workshops and equipment.
Excellent classroom management and subject knowledge.
Good references supporting your Design Technology teaching specialism.
Enhanced DBS Disclosure (or willingness to obtain one).
Overseas Police Checks where applicable.
Legal right to work in the UK.Whether you're designing products, engineering solutions, working with resistant materials or inspiring students to turn ideas into reality, Tradewind can help you find your next teaching opportunity.

Don't let your career stay on the drawing board. Build your future with Tradewind Recruitment Manchester and find a role where your creativity can take shape.

Call Tradewind Recruitment Manchester today on (phone number removed) or email .

Because great Design Technology Teachers don't just teach design - they create the makers of tomorrow.

#INDMANC

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