Job Description

Design Technology Teachers Needed | Northampton
January 2026 Start | Full-Time & Part-Time Roles | Long-Term & Permanent Options

Are you an enthusiastic Design Technology teacher who thrives on creativity, innovation, and practical learning?
We are delighted to be supporting a range of excellent secondary schools across Northampton who are looking for talented DT teachers to join their departments from January 2026.

Whether your expertise lies in Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, Textiles, or Resistant Materials, there are fantastic opportunities waiting for you to inspire budding designers, makers, and problem-solvers.

Your Role

  • Delivering dynamic, practical DT lessons for KS3 and KS4 students

  • Supporting pupils in developing design thinking, technical skills, and creative approaches to real-world challenges

  • Maintaining a safe, organised, and engaging workshop or classroom environment

  • Encouraging students to grow in independence, curiosity, and confidence

  • Collaborating with a forward-thinking team within a well-resourced DT department

We're Looking For

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

  • Experience teaching Design Technology in UK secondary settings

  • Confidence in delivering at least one DT discipline

  • Excellent organisational skills, behaviour management, and communication

  • A genuine enthusiasm for nurturing creativity and inspiring the next generation of designers

What's Available

  • Both full-time and part-time positions starting January 2026, with opportunities to transition into permanent roles

  • Competitive pay and ongoing support throughout your placement

  • Access to high-quality CPD and training to enhance your professional growth

  • A dedicated consultant committed to securing the right role for you

  • Opportunities to teach in supportive Northampton schools that champion Design & Technology as a vital curriculum area

If you're ready to make an impact and motivate future creators, engineers, and innovators, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us to find out more about current Design Technology teaching positions in Northampton.