Design Technology Teacher | South Yorkshire | September 2026
Position: Design Technology Teacher (Full-Time, Permanent)
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive (MPS/UPS + Benefits)
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a creative and innovative Design Technology specialist looking to inspire the next generation of engineers, designers, and creators? We are currently representing a forward-thinking secondary school in South Yorkshire seeking a passionate Design Technology Teacher for a full-time, permanent position starting this September.
This school is committed to providing a modern, hands-on curriculum that equips students with real-world technical skills. The DT department is a vibrant and exceptionally well-resourced area of the school, boasting up-to-date workshops, CAD/CAM machinery, and a collaborative team of educators and technicians dedicated to high student achievement.
Why join this South Yorkshire School?
- Permanent Career Stability: Secure a long-term contract in an educational community that deeply values the arts and technical subjects.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Teach in purpose-built workshops equipped with traditional tools alongside modern manufacturing and design technologies.
- Collaborative Culture: Benefit from working within a supportive department with shared planning resources and a dedicated technician to support your practical lessons.
- Tailored CPD: Access bespoke professional development opportunities designed to support your path toward middle leadership or technical specialization.
- Great Location: Superb commuter links across the region, making the school easily accessible from Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley, and surrounding areas.
The Role
- Deliver high-quality, engaging Design Technology lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (experience teaching Product Design, Resistant Materials, or Engineering is highly desirable).
- Foster a safe, structured, and inspiring workshop environment where students can confidently explore design concepts and material manipulation.
- Plan and execute schemes of work that seamlessly integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
- Monitor student progress through effective tracking and formative assessment, preparing Key Stage 4 cohorts thoroughly for their GCSE or vocational examinations.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Design Technology, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Proven experience teaching the UK National Curriculum for DT within a secondary school setting.
- A comprehensive understanding of workshop health and safety protocols (Data certificates are welcomed but not essential).
- The ability to motivate and build strong relationships with students of all backgrounds and technical abilities.
About Wayman Education
Wayman Education is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience within the education field. We are long-term and permanent recruitment specialists working with schools across England. We’ve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable teaching agencies in the country through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.
How to Apply
If you are a Design Technology specialist looking to secure a permanent role at a fantastic school in South Yorkshire, we would love to hear from you.
INDTEACH
Pay: £32,919.00-£51,047.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
