Design and Technology Teacher

Design and Technology Teacher

Job title: Design and Technology Teacher (Construction focused)Job type: PermanentLocation: Peterborough

Are you a hands-on DIY guru with a passion for sharing your skills? We are looking for a practical, enthusiastic individual to join a supportive team in their construction department in Peterborough on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience in DIY, carpentry, or general construction to inspire and engage students, helping them develop practical skills in a creative and supportive setting.

In this role, you will inspire and support KS3 and KS4 students, helping them develop practical skills and confidence through construction-related projects. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, patience, and enthusiasm to teaching students using construction as a means to build life skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons in Design and Technology with a focus on construction (woodwork, brickwork, plumbing, wiring, carpentry etc)
• Develop student's practical construction skills, safety awareness, and ability to work with tools and materials
• Encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative work
• Maintain a safe and organised workshop space, adhering to all health and safety regulations
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where all students feel valued

What we're looking for:

• Extensive hands-on experience in construction, carpentry, DIY, or a similar trade (no formal teaching qualifications required)
• A passion for working with young people and a commitment to helping them develop practical life skills
• Patience, flexibility, and the ability to engage students
• Strong communication skills with an approachable teaching style
• A practical understanding of basic health and safety practices when working with tools and materials
• A creative mindset, ready to adapt lessons to fit individual student's interests and abilities

If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today and we will be in touch to discuss your application.

Career Teachers are committed to negotiating a salary package that is fair and paid to scale. Salary will depend on experience.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to attend an interview with the client in person and give details for us to complete reference checks.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.