Teacher Of DT

Teacher of Design Technology (Resistant Materials & Product Design)

MPS/UPS - Dependent on Experience

Start Date:

New Term

Location:

Leicester

Applications welcome from ECTs and experienced teachers

Are you a talented Design Technology teacher seeking an exciting opportunity in Leicester from the new term? Apply today - this is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and inspiring Design Technology Teacher to join a forward-thinking secondary school committed to academic excellence and innovative teaching and learning.

Our Leicester-based secondary school is a vibrant, ambitious, and inclusive learning community. We are dedicated to:

• High standards of teaching and learning
• Continuous professional development for staff
• Innovative and research-informed classroom practice
• Supporting both staff and students to reach their full potential

We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, purposeful learning environment where students are encouraged to be creative, resilient, and ambitious.

You will teach Design Technology at:

• Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Key Stage 5 (for suitably experienced and knowledgeable candidates)

The role will primarily focus on:

• Resistant Materials
• Product Design

We are seeking a skilled practitioner who can deliver consistently high-quality lessons and maintain strong academic standards. While our students are generally motivated and engaged, the successful candidate must have the ability to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a passion for design through dynamic and well-structured lessons.

• Be a qualified Design Technology teacher (ECTs welcome)
• Have strong subject knowledge in Resistant Materials and Product Design
• Demonstrate a track record of good or outstanding teaching (or strong potential as an ECT)
• Be committed to high expectations and positive classroom management
• Be enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative and supportive department

• MPS/UPS salary (dependent on experience)
• Long-term contract with potential for a permanent position
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and welcoming staff team

If you are passionate about Design Technology and ready to make a meaningful impact in a Leicester secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to hold an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025).