Instructor/Teacher of Design Technology
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £120.00 to £220.00 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Pension Contributions and Performance Bonuses available |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Empower Education - Midlands Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | TIDT-T2P-NN-S24 |
Summary
Responsible to: Head of Design Technology
Job purpose:
● The planning and teaching of effective lessons which ensure that each student is
positively encouraged to develop their full potential in Design Technology.
● To promote a positive culture for Design Technology and a lively and enthusiastic
atmosphere within the classroom.
● The assessment of students in line with departmental and school policy.
● To contribute to the development of Design Technology in the curriculum and across
the school.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
● To plan and teach lessons that are effective, creative, varied and appropriate to the
needs of the students.
● To utilise appropriate technologies in the classroom, including Google Classroom, to
ensure that learning is current, relevant and enjoyable.
● To fully support the Head of Department in continuing to raise attainment and
achievement in Design Technology.
● To contribute to the review and development of departmental schemes of work with
colleagues.
● To ensure students are assessed in line with departmental and school policy.
● To attend and contribute to department meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
● To follow departmental policies and self evaluation processes and, where necessary,
contribute to their development.
● To promote Design & Technology in the school and to help other staff to do so where
necessary.
● To maintain personal development and expertise by remaining up-to-date with current
subject matter and initiatives and accessing appropriate training.
● To act as a Tutor and undertake associated mentoring activities.
● To contribute to wider school activities and initiatives, e.g. Teaching & Learning
Groups, charity events etc.
Job purpose:
● The planning and teaching of effective lessons which ensure that each student is
positively encouraged to develop their full potential in Design Technology.
● To promote a positive culture for Design Technology and a lively and enthusiastic
atmosphere within the classroom.
● The assessment of students in line with departmental and school policy.
● To contribute to the development of Design Technology in the curriculum and across
the school.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
● To plan and teach lessons that are effective, creative, varied and appropriate to the
needs of the students.
● To utilise appropriate technologies in the classroom, including Google Classroom, to
ensure that learning is current, relevant and enjoyable.
● To fully support the Head of Department in continuing to raise attainment and
achievement in Design Technology.
● To contribute to the review and development of departmental schemes of work with
colleagues.
● To ensure students are assessed in line with departmental and school policy.
● To attend and contribute to department meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
● To follow departmental policies and self evaluation processes and, where necessary,
contribute to their development.
● To promote Design & Technology in the school and to help other staff to do so where
necessary.
● To maintain personal development and expertise by remaining up-to-date with current
subject matter and initiatives and accessing appropriate training.
● To act as a Tutor and undertake associated mentoring activities.
● To contribute to wider school activities and initiatives, e.g. Teaching & Learning
Groups, charity events etc.