We’re working with a BS4 School to recruit an experienced Design & Technology Teacher for a full-time Post-16 cover role running from May until the end of the academic year.
This is a timetable equivalent to a permanent teacher’s role and would suit someone confident delivering A Level Design & Technology (Design Engineering) who’s looking for a focused, short-term post in a well-regarded sixth form setting.
Pay: £130 - £145 for daily work, Pay to your M Scale for long term placements
The school
The school is a modern, forward-thinking college with a strong reputation for inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning. Based on a purpose-built, university-style campus, the college offers a broad range of A Levels, BTECs and GCSEs, alongside excellent pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.
The Design & Technology department is well-established and industry-facing, with courses designed to connect classroom learning to real-world engineering, creative and manufacturing pathways. Students are motivated, supported and preparing for higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
The role
You’ll be teaching OCR A Level Design & Technology: Design Engineering.
The timetable is expected to include:
• Teaching Year 12 and 2 Year 13
• Delivering planned lessons in line with the department curriculum
• Supporting students with CAD skills
• Running timetabled small-group subject support sessions
• Occasional delivery of planned lessons within Product Design A Level or AAQ Engineering BTEC, where required
This is an ongoing cover role, likely until the end of July, offering continuity for students and a clear, structured timetable for the teacher.
Key details:
• Start date: May
• Contract type: Ongoing cover
• Hours/FTE: Full Time
Essential requirements:
• Previous experience teaching Design & Technology
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE)
Why Protocol Education?
• Competitive pay through PAYE
• Clear expectations and a confirmed full-time timetable
• Honest, upfront communication about the role
• A dedicated consultant who knows the school and department
• Support throughout the placement, not just at the start
• Access to free CPD and ongoing professional development
If you’d like to be considered, drop me a quick message about why the role feels like a good fit for you, and remind me of your teacher pay scale (M scale).
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
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