Connex - Nottingham
QTS Design & Technology Teacher – Full Time
To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK
Pay: £600 – £1200 per week (dependent on experience)
About the School
Connex Education are working with a high-performing secondary school in Burton upon Trent, recognised for its strong academic outcomes, supportive leadership, and commitment to staff development. As part of a respected multi-academy trust, the school offers excellent facilities, clear progression pathways, and a culture where teachers are genuinely valued.
The Design & Technology department benefits from fully equipped workshop spaces and a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that champions creativity, technical skill, and innovation.
Assignment Details
This is a full-time, workshop-based DT role. The successful candidate will take on full teaching responsibilities, including:
• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons
• Marking and assessment
• Attending and contributing to parents’ evening
• Maintaining excellent behaviour and safety standards within the workshop
The school is looking for a confident and experienced DT specialist who can drive progress and inspire students across KS3 and KS4.
Benefits of Working with Connex Education as a Qualified Teacher
• Pay to scale policy
• PAYE, paid weekly
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit (70+ CPD courses)
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training
• Progression opportunities and funded formal qualifications
• Dedicated skills development manager to support your career goals
As a Successful Qualified Teacher, You Will Need to:
• Hold QTS status or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching Design & Technology
• Be confident managing a workshop environment
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be proactive, enthusiastic, and ambitious
• Be able to commute to Burton upon Trent and surrounding areas
If you are ready to join a well-resourced department in a thriving secondary school, apply today.
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. All candidates are 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.