Role: Design & Technology Teacher
Location: Street
Contract: Full time, permanent
Start: April 2025
Salary: Main Pay Scale
Are you a passionate and innovative Design & Technology (DT) Teacher looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact? Maybe you feel like you’ve become too comfortable in your current role and looking for a new challenge? Long-Term Teachers have the opportunity for you!
We are currently recruiting for a DT Teacher to join a highly supportive independent special school in Somerset. This school provides specialist 1:1 teaching and support for students aged 8 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex SEND.
The role:
We are seeking a dedicated DT Teacher to inspire and engage students across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will primarily be working with older students, delivering practical, skills-based curriculum designed to develop creativity, problem-solving and hands-on technical ability. The role will involve delivering high-quality 1:1 and small-group teaching in a supportive, nurturing environment.
Key responsibilities:
* Delivering engaging and practical DT lessons tailored to students with SEMh and SEND
* Foster strong relationships to provide high-quality, individualised learning opportunities
* Plan and deliver dynamic, hands-on projects in areas such as resistant materials, graphics, engineering or product design
* Ensure students are supported in both their learning and personal development, promoting confidence and independence
* Contribute to the school’s evolving curriculum and take an active role in curriculum planning
What we’re looking for:
* A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with a specialism in Design & Technology
* Experience or a strong interest in working with students with SEMH and SEND
* Creativity, enthusiasm and the ability to make learning engaging
* A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching in a 1:1 setting
* A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle (travel between learning centres may be required, with mileage allowance provided)
Why join?
* Supportive and experienced team with excellent training and career development opportunities
* Open to both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), with a structured ECT support programme in place
* A unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of students with additional needs
Working with Long-term Teachers:
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.
Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.
In addition you will receive:
* Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
* Permanent job roles
* Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
* Working to Agency Workers Regulations
* Interview preparation, advice and support
* Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay