Job Description:

Position: Second in Design and Technology
Contract Type: Full-time, temporary, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate
Start Date: 04/01/2027
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Salary: £35,602–£54,328 per annum (London fringe teacher pay scale, MPS1–UPS3)
TLR: To be negotiated

Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main or Upper Pay Range.
Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Email: (url removed)
Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role:

Step into the Second in Design and Technology role at a secondary school where you can shape creative teaching across three disciplines. Working closely with the department head, you will strengthen Key Stage 3 provision and teach mainly 3D Design. You will also champion Textiles and Food Preparation and Nutrition.

As Second in Design and Technology, you will help colleagues refine lessons and contribute to curriculum decisions in a collaborative department. There is scope to develop scholarship opportunities at 14+ and 16+. If you enjoy combining strong classroom practice with thoughtful leadership, this could be the next step you are looking to take.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• Experience teaching Art and Design, 3D Design or Design and Technology
  
• Strong subject knowledge in a relevant design discipline
  
• Experience developing and delivering curriculum content
  
• Effective classroom management and communication skills
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach engaging 3D Design lessons across relevant key stages
  
• Coordinate consistent delivery of the Key Stage 3 curriculum
  
• Support the department head as Second in Design and Technology
  
• Promote 3D Design, Textiles, and Food Preparation and Nutrition
  
• Contribute to curriculum planning and scholarship opportunities
  
• Undertake form tutor duties and contribute to wider school life
  

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Bring enthusiasm and sound judgement to creative teaching
  
• Show a thoughtful approach to supporting colleagues
  
• Be ready to take ownership as Second in Design and Technology
  
• Have clear expectations and a calm classroom presence
  
• Bring fresh ideas to curriculum development
  

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
  
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
  
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
  
• Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
  

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.