Design Technology Teacher (Maternity Cover) Location: Macclesfield Agency: Teaching Personnel School: Ofsted Good Secondary School with an Excellent Reputation Position: Full-Time, January Start (Maternity Cover) Salary: In line with PayScale Role Overview: Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced and passionate Design Technology Teacher to join a high-performing secondary school in Macclesfield. This full-time position is to cover a maternity leave starting in January, offering the chance to teach in an inspiring environment with supportive staff and engaged students. Key Responsibilities: Subject Delivery: Teach engaging and practical Design Technology lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, potentially including specialisms such as Product Design, Resistant Materials, Graphics, or Textiles. Curriculum Planning: Develop creative and innovative lesson plans in line with the school’s curriculum, encouraging problem-solving and technical skill development. Practical Skills Focus: Oversee hands-on projects in the workshop or classroom, ensuring students gain practical experience while adhering to safety protocols. Assessment and Feedback: Regularly assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and maintain detailed records to support academic development. Classroom Management: Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel encouraged to explore and succeed. Collaboration: Work closely with the Design Technology department to develop schemes of work, share resources, and participate in extracurricular projects. Whole School Contribution: Engage with the wider school community, attending staff meetings, parent consultations, and school events. Ideal Candidate: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Holds QTS or equivalent teaching qualifications with a specialism in Design Technology. Experience: Proven ability to teach Design Technology at secondary school level, with expertise in one or more specialisms such as Product Design, Engineering, Graphics, or Food Technology. Creativity and Passion: A commitment to inspiring creativity and technical innovation in students through dynamic teaching practices. Strong Workshop Skills: Familiarity with workshop tools, machinery, and software, ensuring high standards of safety and engagement during practical sessions. Adaptable Educator: Skilled in tailoring teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and learning styles. Effective Communicator: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. Team Player: Willingness to collaborate within a dedicated and forward-thinking department. Why Join This School? Ofsted Good Rating: Be part of a school recognised for its commitment to academic excellence and student achievement. Excellent Reputation: Join a diverse and inclusive community that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced colleagues in a well-resourced department with access to cutting-edge tools and facilities. Career Development: Benefit from professional growth opportunities in a school that prioritises staff development and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design Technology Teacher to inspire and shape the skills of students in a supportive and dynamic school environment. For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Teaching Personnel today All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.