Trainee Design and Technology Teacher

Train to Teach – Design & Technology – Hertfordshire – Salaried Placement

Are you a creative graduate with a passion for Design and Technology? Ready to inspire the next generation of makers, innovators, and problem-solvers — while earning a salary as you train?

Grad2Teach is offering a salaried teacher training placement in Design and Technology at a well-respected secondary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. With excellent facilities, a strong commitment to career development, and a dynamic, student-centred ethos, this school is the ideal place to launch your teaching career.

You’ll join a school that values practical learning, real-world application, and collaborative teaching. The Design and Technology department benefits from specialist resources and a strong culture of innovation. Whether your background is in product design, engineering, food, or textiles, this placement is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact — and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE with Coventry University.

About the Grad2Teach Programme
Our Initial Teacher Training programme is a salaried, two-phase route designed to prepare you for success in the classroom.

• Phase 1 (1–3 terms): Build experience without a full teaching timetable, supported by targeted training based on the Teaching Standards and Core Content Framework.

• Phase 2 (3 terms): Take on independent teaching (up to 18 hours/week) and complete your PGCE with QTS through Coventry University.

Key Details

• Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

• Subject: Design and Technology (D&T)

• Salary: From £22,000 p.a. (gross actual), with potential for higher rates based on experience

• PGCE Fee: £6,500 (school or Student Finance support available)

• Assessment-Only Route to QTS or Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship may be available for eligible candidates

• Open to UK residents and international applicants with the right to work in the UK

What You’ll Need

• A bachelor’s degree

• GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) in English and Maths (or willingness to complete these during Phase 1)

• Previous classroom experience, including planning, teaching, and assessment

• Strong subject knowledge and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality education

Apply today and start shaping your future — and your students’ — with Grad2Teach.