Design Technology Teacher

TeacherActive Limited.; Chatham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

Consultants available 24/7 for easy on

Referral scheme: up to £100 for friend

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is working with a well-established Grammar School in the Medway area, seeking a Design Technology Teacher for a full-time, long-term role starting January 2027. The school, rated Good by OFSTED, offers a supportive environment with a bespoke curriculum to develop knowledge, skills and attributes while promoting academic success.

You will teach across KS3/KS4, delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons, maintaining high expectations and supporting students to

Qualifications

• QTS with a Design Technology specialism.
• Experience teaching Design Technology across KS3 and KS4.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of health and safety in practical lessons.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Positive and proactive approach to teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Design Technology across KS3 and KS4, planning and delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons.
• Maintain high expectations and support students to reach their potential.

Skills

QTS with design technology specialism

KS3/KS4 teaching experience

Classroom management

Subject knowledge and safety in labs

Communication and organisation

Proactive teaching and learning

Job description

Are you a passionate Design Technology Teacher with the ability to inspire and engage students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4?

Do you have strong classroom management skills and a commitment to delivering engaging, practical and creative lessons?

Are you looking to join a supportive grammar school that values both staff development and student success?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a well-established Grammar School in the Medway area that is looking to appoint a Design Technology Teacher. Rated Good by OFSTED, the school provides a warm and friendly environment for both staff and students, with a bespoke curriculum designed to develop knowledge, skills and attributes while promoting outstanding academic success in a nurturing environment.

The school is looking to take on a full-time, long-term Design Technology Teacher from January 2027. The successful Design Technology Teacher will be teaching Design Technology across KS3 and KS4, planning and delivering engaging practical and theory-based lessons, maintaining high expectations and supporting students to achieve their full potential. The Senior Leadership Team are committed to supporting and developing the successful Design Technology Teacher from day one.

The successful Design Technology Teacher will have:

• QTS with a Design Technology specialism
• Experience teaching Design Technology across KS3 and KS4
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent subject knowledge and an understanding of health and safety in practical lessons
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A positive and proactive approach to teaching and learning

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.