Art Design Teacher

Reed; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Career Progression

Flexible Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Beautiful Working Environment

Job summary

Reed is recruiting a Design & Technology Teacher for a Tonbridge-based role. You will teach, guide and inspire children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs through practical, hands-on learning in DT to build confidence and practical skills.

The position offers training and development, career progression, flexible benefits, wellbeing support, and a modern working environment with specialist DT facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Design & Technology.
• A can-do attitude and strong team spirit.
• Passion for helping young people grow, learn, and achieve.
• The ability to adapt teaching to each learner and build strong, supportive relationships.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and a drive to develop an engaging, skills-based DT curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach, guide and inspire children and young people with ASD and SEMH needs through Design & Technology.

Job description

Design & Technology Teacher - Make a Real Difference

Location: Tonbridge
Salary: Competitive + Outstanding Benefits

Those Huge Small Victories

Every day brings challenges, but also incredible rewards. For some of our young people, completing a practical task, using tools safely, or confidently developing a design idea is a big win - and we celebrate those moments. These huge small victories may seem small on the surface, but they add up to life-changing progress.

Your Impact

You'll teach, guide, and inspire children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Through creative, hands‑on learning in Design & Technology, you'll help them build confidence, develop practical skills, and discover pride in what they can design and create. It's not always easy, but every step forward will make you proud.

What's in it for you?

Training & Development: Full induction and ongoing CPD

Career Progression: Many of our leaders began their journey as teachers

Flexible Benefits: Tailored to your lifestyle

Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance and medical cover

Beautiful Working Environment: Modern workshops and specialist DT facilities

What We're Looking For

• Experience teaching Design & Technology


• A 'can do' attitude and strong team spirit


• Passion for helping young people grow, learn, and achieve


• The ability to adapt teaching to each learner and build strong, supportive relationships


• Creativity, enthusiasm, and a drive to develop an engaging, skills-based DT curriculum

Join us and bring learning to life.