Connex - East Midlands
Design And Technology Teacher
Location: Arnold
Pay: Pay to Scale
To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK
About the Role
Connex Education are recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Design and Technology Teacher to join a forward-thinking secondary school on a full-time basis. This role involves planning and delivering engaging Design and Technology lessons that inspire creativity, develop practical skills, and encourage problem-solving across Key Stages. The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject, able to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and committed to supporting students of all abilities to achieve their full potential while maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, and classroom safety.
About the School
This specialist SEND school has built a strong reputation for providing a supportive environment for both pupils and staff. The school is seeking a Design & Technology Teacher who is proactive, adaptable and confident in responding to the varying needs of pupils. Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, or experience managing challenging behaviour, would be highly advantageous. Connex Education has an established relationship with the school and is their first choice for supply staffing. Staff who have worked within the school consistently describe it as a welcoming, supportive and a rewarding place to work.
Person Specification
To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:
- Holding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) proven by providing your Teacher Reference Number
- Experience of working as a teacher in a British curriculum school for a minimum of two terms since obtaining QTS.
- Full enhanced DBS certificate
- Completion of the Connex Education Onboarding Process
- The ability to show a genuine desire and passion for working as a teacher.
- A minimum of 2 school based references
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.
- Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.
- Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.
- Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.
- Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws.
- Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here – https://connex-education.com/referrals/refer-a-colleague/
Protected characteristics statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.