Website Active Recruitment
Job Title: Design & Technology Teacher
Location: Thurrock, Essex
Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Active Recruitment are working closely with a fantastic Mainstream Secondary school in Thurrock, Essex looking for a passionate and hands-on Design & Technology Teacher to join their team in September 2025. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, if you enjoy seeing students light up when they turn ideas into something real — this could be the perfect next step.
You’ll be teaching DT across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students explore everything from basic skills to more advanced design and making techniques. Whether it’s working with resistant materials, exploring product design, or using CAD/CAM and 3D printing, you’ll be supporting students to think creatively and solve real-world problems.
Duties and Responsibilities of the DT Teacher:
- Designing lessons that get students thinking, making, and problem-solving — not just following instructions but creating with purpose.
- Teaching across a mix of DT disciplines, depending on your specialism — from product design and engineering to graphics, textiles.
- Bringing learning to life with tools, machinery, and technology — whether it’s laser cutting, 3D modelling, or good old-fashioned hand tools.
- Keeping a close eye on health and safety in practical lessons — because learning works best when students feel confident and secure.
- Giving students clear, constructive feedback on their work so they know where they are and how to move forward.
Why join this school?
- You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values innovation and collaboration.
- Access to well-resourced workshops and the tools to help you do your best work.
- They are big on support the growth of their teaching staff, offering on-going opportunities for career development and opportunities for progression.
- Most of all, you’ll have the freedom to be creative, try new things, and make a real impact.
Interested?
If you are an experience DT Teacher or an ECT keen to make an impact within a vibrant and progressive school, we’d love to hear from you.