Teacher of Engineering / Design Technology

Position: Qualified Secondary Teacher (QTS) - General Cover Salary: Daily rate starting at £170, increasing with experience Employment Type: Full-time and Flexible positions available Are you a Qualified Secondary…

Pay rate £170 – £340/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 7 September 2026

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Position: Qualified Secondary Teacher (QTS) - General Cover
Salary: Daily rate starting at £170, increasing with experience
Employment Type: Full-time and Flexible positions available

Are you a Qualified Secondary Teacher (QTS) looking for greater flexibility and a better work-life balance, while continuing to make a real difference in the classroom?

Spencer Clarke Group is currently seeking a QTS Secondary Teacher with experience in Engineering or Design Technology for a fantastic opportunity within a specialist educational setting in Oxfordshire.

Your Role with Us

As a Qualified Secondary Teacher, you will provide general classroom cover, ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of regular teachers.

For this particular opportunity, you will ideally have experience teaching Engineering and/or Design Technology, with the ability to support students across KS4 and KS5.

The curriculum includes:

GCSE Art & Design
Cambridge National Level 2
BTEC Engineering
AAQ Engineering
A Level Product DesignThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher who enjoys working across different classes and year groups, whilst bringing their specialist subject knowledge and enthusiasm to a practical, technical learning environment.

What We're Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Previous secondary teaching experience
Experience teaching Engineering or Design Technology is essential for this role
Strong classroom management skills
Ability to adapt to different classes, subjects and student needs
A positive and engaging approach to teaching
Commitment to supporting student progress and achievement

Why Join Us?

Competitive daily rates starting at £170
Rates increasing with experience
Full-time and flexible opportunities available
Greater flexibility and work-life balance compared to traditional permanent teaching roles
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant throughout your placementReady to take the next step in your teaching career while enjoying greater flexibility?

Click apply now to submit your CV and begin the registration process today!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible, and all employment breaks must be explained.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
You must be willing to attend a registration interview.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements across Primary, Secondary, Special Educational Needs and college settings, as well as support staff positions

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